MARCUS RASHFORD survived the axe for Manchester United’s clash with Brentford as Harry Maguire returned to the starting line-up.
The 25-year-old hit a career-best of 30 goals last season but has been on a poor run of form of late.
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Sun Sport exclusively revealed that England forward Rashford was facing the chop for today’s Premier League clash with the Bees.
But he survived despite Ten Hag making a number of changes to his side – including a recall for Maguire alongside veteran Jonny Evans as he looks to plug his injury-ravaged defence.
Rashford has just one goal so far this term as United have slumped to five defeats in their last seven games.
Boss Ten Hag hinted yesterday that the misfiring forward could be benched – although he insisted he still had his full support.
The Dutchman said: “There is the team and him — and there’s both. It’s normal that you are not always right in the same levels.
“Everyone knows his qualities. We’ve seen he is getting in good positions.
“He is struggling but it will pass. Everyone at United backs him, the whole team supports him and believes in him. I am sure with that it will change.
“It will come. The momentum will come and he will be on fire.”
Now Ten Hag will be desperate for Rashford to rediscover his form and fire United to a much-needed victory.
Rasmus Hojlund leads the attack with Rashford on the left and BRuno Fernandes out on the right, either side of Mason Mount.
Casemiro and Sofyan Amrabat line-up in the middle of the park while Andre Onana keeps his spot in goal.
But it is in defence that most fans will be concerned about after the team news was announced.
Ten Hag is without his entire first-choice backline after Raphael Varane was the latest to be ruled out through injury.
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