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WHY SOLSKJAER’S JUST THE FALL GUY AT OLD TRAFFORD:

- By Harry Pratt FROM BACK PAGE TODAY: By Neil Fissler

reached 200 games quicker than Rashford is Ryan Giggs. He dedicated his career to United, winning 34 trophies and setting records that might never be broken.

There are certain comparison­s to be made between him and Rashford. Both are locals who grew up United fans. Both made their mark as teenagers and Rashford, like Giggs, now has the burden of being his side’s most influentia­l figure. It would be a millstone to some, but Rashford appears to have the gift of not being fazed by whatever is thrown at him. He’s won 38 England caps, played in two major

DAVID MOYES wants Alan Stubbs to join him atwest Ham.

The ex-everton and Celtic defender, who played and coached under Moyes at Goodison Park, has been offered a position on the Scot’s team at the London Stadium.

That approach follows Moyes’ failure to appoint Stuart Pearce as his defensive coach for a second time. Pearce was keen to take up the role, which he held during Moyes’ first spell as Hammers boss, but the board blocked the move over critical comments that he made about the club in the media.

Stubbs, 48, who won the Scottish Cup as Hibernian boss in 2016, will give an answer to the Irons in the next few days. tournament­s and reached a World Cup semi-final.that success has been deserved, but has given him a huge appetite for more.and the concern should be that unless Solskjaer’s team can challenge for major titles, will the club be able to fulfil Rashford’s ambitions?

The onus is on United to show him they can be the biggest force in English football once again.

Woodward, Solskjaer insisted the club must stick together. “I’m not sure if the players will get it but I noticed. As a club we’ve got to stick together, we’ve got to be united. Let’s make sure we stick together.”

SHEFFIELD United hitman Oli Mcburnie is confident the Premier League newcomers will continue proving their doubters wrong. Mcburnie (left) – who scored in the 1-0 home win over West Ham on Friday night – said: “People keep saying we’re going to crumble. But we don’t just want to be staying up, we want to be as high up the table as we can.”

AC MILAN are ready to offer former England goalkeeper Joe Hart the chance to restart his career with a move to Italy.

The Burnley outcast, who has been told that he can leave Turf Moor, has been linked with a move to America’s MLS ahead of the new season, which starts on March 1.

Hart, who is Burnley’s second choice behind Nick Pope, is unhappy on the bench. He has got David Beckham’s Inter Miami interested in taking him to the States while Minnesota United have also enquired about him.

But Milan are looking to strengthen their goalkeepin­g options and were impressed with Hart, 32, during his season-long loan spell with Torino in 2016/17.

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TALISMAN: Rashford’s first goal was his 18th of the season for United
MODEL: Giggs in action against Norwich in 1991
PLEASED: Boss Solskjaer TALISMAN: Rashford’s first goal was his 18th of the season for United MODEL: Giggs in action against Norwich in 1991
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ROLE: Stubbs
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OUTCAST: Joe
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