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Ex-Man Utd boss Ferguson: Rashford not a natural striker

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits he doesn't regard Marcus Rashford as a natural striker.

Ferguson praised Rashford's stunning goalscoring form that has seen him bag 25 goals in all competitions for the Red Devils - a career best for the England international - but warned more players need to be contributing goals.

"I don't think he's a striker. He operates away from the left-hand side and has been fantastic," Sir Alex told Sky Sports.

"His finishing is always good, always keeps his shots down – which is really important for a striker – and is in a great vein of form.

"Unfortunately for us, he's the main source of goals – we could do with an extra one, but he's doing it."

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