Former Premier League striker Glenn Murray thinks that Aston Villa fans have seen “the Marcus Rashford of Old” in the second half of the 1-1 draw on Saturday against Ipswich.
The loan of Manchester United was replaced at halftime with his team 1-0 and had an impact on the game with a direct race, a physics and an intention.
It was his beautiful free kick that struck the crossbar and fell to Ollie Watkins to mark the equalizer of the rebound.
Without some late heroic of Ipswich goalkeeper, Alex Palmer, Rashford would have forced the winner when his cross was deflected towards his own goal by Conor Townsend.
A player recently criticized for his work rate, he also recorded impressive defensive numbers, making three plated alongside seven duels to illustrate his commitment to help the team.
“I looked at him and it seemed that a weight had been removed from his shoulders,” Murray told Podcast Daily Football.
“He looked like the Marcus Rashford of old – running on people, committing defenders, being positive in his final product.
“We all knew that it was there, we all knew that he was capable of it. It was long. Aston Villa fans hope that they will continue to see this.
“Really refreshing of Marcus Rashford.”
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