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​Rashford admits he's struggled being Man Utd star man

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has admitted that being his club's talisman is not easy.

The Red Devils attacker has risen to prominence since making his debut under Louis Van Gaal.

The academy product is now the team's no.10, and has the responsibility of leading their attack.

The 22-year-old admitted the challenge in that situation in an interview with tennis legend Andy Murray.

In an ATP Tour chat Andy Murray, Rashford confessed: "I can't say I've ever really enjoyed the attention off the pitch.

"That's one thing growing up as a footballer that you never think about.

"You always think about playing in the first team and scoring goals for United or at Old Trafford or any stadium. But you forget how your life can change overnight.

"Things that you can do with your friends, things that you can do with your family, the places you can go, it all changes.

"And I probably wasn't as prepared for that bit as I was the actual going on the pitch and playing.

"For me that bit was the easier bit. It obviously took a lot of hard work to get there but when the opportunity came up I felt ready to step up."

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