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Pochettino hints PSG interest was genuine for Man Utd striker Rashford

Mauricio Pochettino has admitted his admiration for Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford.

Rashford was linked with PSG last season, where Pochettino was in charge to June.

The striker is the World Cup's top scorer with three goals.

He scored a brace in the 3-0 group win over Wales.

On Rashford, Pochettino said: "I've always liked [Rashford].

"I knew of his process because I was in England, but I think he's a great player.

“He just needs the confidence and for himself to believe, to put him at the top level. The quality is there for him."

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