Rashford expects to learn from Zlatan

Man utd: Scoring debut for Ibrahimovic

England striker Marcus Rashford expects to learn a lot from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, even if the Swede’s arrival at Manchester United might limit his first-team opportunities.

New United boss Jose Mourinho has strengthened his hand with the signing of Ibrahimovic, who scored with a bicycle kick four minutes into his first appearance against Galatasaray on Saturday, leaving Rashford to scrap for game time.

However, the teenager thinks sharing a dressing room with someone of Ibrahimovic’s stature will help him.

“We can definitely all learn from him while he is here, so we all need to take that chance,” Rashford told MUTV.

Rashford’s rise might have come at a dizzying pace earlier this year, but he is

“There’s no need to rush into anything. MARCUS RASHFORD

happy to slow things down again as he looks to establish himself in the Old Trafford set-up.

“I’m preparing for the new season now,” he said. “There’s no need to rush into anything. I’m taking my time, taking it steady.”

Mourinho has spoken of his concern at United’s readiness for the new season due to the number of players given extended breaks following Euro 2016 and the unsatisfactory nature of their tour to China, where a match against Manchester City was cancelled due to poor conditions.

But Rashford is looking ahead with excitement after a full-strength United side – in terms of personnel if not fitness – came from 2-1 down to see off their Turkish opponents 5-2 through Wayne Rooney (two), Marouane Fellaini and Juan Mata.

Winning start: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, centre, scored on his Manchester United debut. Picture: AP.