Crocked Rash ready to win Kop chase

MARCUS RASHFORD looks like winning his battle to be fit for Manchester United’s clash with Liverpool.

The England striker suffered a back injury during United’s FA Cup win over Wolves on Wednesday.

Rashford limped off 15 minutes after going on as a sub – with boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitting his decision to introduce him backfired.

He had treatment straight after the game and scans have revealed no serious damage.

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Rashford in will cotton wrap wool

between now and Sunday’s Anfield showdown. Though the management team have reservations about rushing him back so soon, the 22-year-old is expected to start – even if he requires a pain-killing injection. Solskjaer said: “He’s had trouble with the back lately but this is a different matter. We’ll do everything we can to get him fit for Sunday.” United are at loggerheads with Sporting Lisbon over the £50m signing of Bruno Fernandes.

The Old Trafford outift have agreed personal terms and were confident of completing a deal this week. But a fee has still to be agreed with Sporting president Frederico Varandas, who is keen to reduce his club’s debts and wants closer to £70m. Meanwhile, Ashley Young has won his battle with Manchester United to join Inter Milan. The former England defender is expected to link up with the Serie A giants this weekend after a fee of around £1.8m was agreed. He will sign an 18-month deal after a medical today.