Top Five: World’s talented teenagers

Marcus Rashford – Age: 19

There is perhaps an argument advocated by a few that Rashford has been a disappointment this season.

After bursting onto the scene last term with two goals in the Europa League against FC Midtylland, the then 18-year-old went from strength to strength and for the rest of the season he was a prominent figure in Louis Van Gaal’s side.

Equipped with electric pace, Rashford would go on to score eight times that season in all competitions; including goals against Arsenal and Manchester City. He also made his first international appearance, scoring just three minutes into his debut against Australia.

His dream first season as a professional footballer was rounded off with a call-up to England’s Euro 2016 squad. Although he would play a bit-part in England’s disappointing campaign, Rashford was regarded by many as the golden boy in English football and many expected him to continue this form going into his second season at Manchester United.

But things have not materialised quite the way Rashford would have liked it too. The wonder-kid has struggled to hold down a first team place at Old Trafford this season and has had to make do with cameos off the bench for much of the season.

However, having been handed his chance in recent weeks, the United youngster has more than grabbed his opportunity and been in scintillating form.