Here is an intriguing Marcus Rashford fact: the Manchester United forward’s 30-minute cameo in the 4-0 win against Malta on Friday night was a first appearance in an England qualifier since scoring against Kosovo in November 2019.
Covid postponing Euro 2020 for a year and a loss of form are factors but there is, too, a track record of pulling out of squads for various issues. He drew suspicion when flying to New York in March, having withdrawn because of injury before Gareth Southgate’s side defeated Italy 2-1 in Naples.
