England as long as his game continues to improve

Whether United boss Jose Mourinho is as open to that is another matter given the Red Devils’ bloated schedule until the end of the campaign.

It has, Rashford says, been a “season full of ups and downs” for club and country, giving the striker precious little time to take stock of his incredible ascent.

“Time goes very fast and it is about what you do in that time,” he said.

“All my focus is just on trying to improve for the future and to make history for my club and the country.

“On the journey, as the year goes by, sometimes you look back and you think about what has happened in the past, but at this stage you are fully focused on what you need to do in the future.”

As Rashford revealed that mentality is shared by those around him, saying “I think it is needed if you want to be the best”, and there appears little chance of complacency or arrogance seeping in.

The teenager spoke with confidence and drive, with “more trophies” the concise response when asked what he would like to have achieved in 12 months’ time.

Rashford spoke on a variety of matters during a wide-ranging interview, from the lessons learned during England’s chas- tening Euro 2016 exit to the way he has changed as a player since his outstanding club debut against FC Midtjylland last February.

“I’m a completely different player now compared to where I was this time last season,” he said.

“People don’t always look at that. They look at the results but they don’t look at what you do to get the results. When it all comes together people will start to realise.”

Pushed on what has changed, Rashford said: “My overall game.

“The modern-day forward and attacker is not just a number nine, or number 10, or just a winger. It is someone who can interchange between the positions if they are needed to.

“I think I’m a number nine but if I have to move to other positions for certain games it is what you have to do.”