ONLY THE TROPHY WILL DO FOR RASHFORD
MARCUS RASHFORD has insisted anything less than lifting the Europa League trophy would be a disappointment for Manchester United. United go to the San Siro for tonight’s last-16 second leg against AC Milan after a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, kicking off a season-defining four days which also includes the FA Cup quarter-final against Leicester. Rashford, who may require surgery this summer for an ongoing shoulder issue, was forthright about how United need to resume winning trophies after a four-year drought. ‘Since we got kicked out of the Champions League the focus has been to win the Europa League,’ said Rashford. ‘Anything less than that, I know the team and staff are not going to be happy.’ But manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer suggested winning cups in previous years had masked fundamental failings at the club. Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal were sacked by United despite winning silverware. ‘Sometimes it’s an ego thing for managers,’ said Solskjaer. ‘A cup can hide that you’re struggling. We need to see progress, then trophies will come. One trophy won’t say we’re back, it’s being around the top of the league while adding trophies. ‘We are aiming to win trophies, it’s why you play football. ‘It’s in the league where you see us progressing. You might be lucky or unlucky with cup draws.’ Solskjaer is boosted by the return of Paul Pogba and David de Gea, but United are still without Edinson Cavani after an injury setback. AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli confirmed that former United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is fit. Kick-off: 8pm. TV: LIVE on BT Sport 2.