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Man Utd boss Ten Hag: The one mental weakness Rashford needs to improve

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has ordered Marcus Rashford to keep his focus for 100 per cent of games to up his goal tally, writes NEIL CUSTIS.

Rashford made it four in four since returning from the World Cup, where he scored three for England, with the final goal in a 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Tuesday.

That makes it 15 this season for club and country.

But United boss Ten Hag clearly feels the 25-year-old's mind can wander during a game missing the chance to get even more goals.

Ten Hag said: “First of all, keep the focus always. It doesn't matter if you are in the game or not in the game, keep focusing on scoring the goal.

“A player like Marcus but others in our squad – Anthony Martial is the same - when they stay in the game, mentally, focused, 100% concentration, they have the skills and only need one moment to change the game in a positive way.

“If he develops that skill he will score more goals and contribute to a successful season."

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