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Wales coach Ryan Giggs says Marcus Rashford is determined to “be the best” as the former Manchester United manager prepares to stop the England forward this week.
Giggs was Louis Van Gaal’s assistant at Old Trafford when Rashford broke through at United in sensational style.
Rashford, then 18, scored two goals in his first-team debut in a Europa League tie in February 2016, and the Manchester-born forward has become a regular starter for the club and the country.
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“Marcus is a talent,” Giggs said before their Wembley meeting on Thursday. “Having worked with him, I have seen what a fantastic mentality he has.
“He is a player who wants to improve and be the best. He realizes that he will have to improve like all young players.”
“He is one of the England players we will have to pay attention to on their attack line if they are playing.”
Rashford took some time to find his shape after blocking after back surgery in January.
But the 22-year-old is back to his best at the start of the new season, opening his Premier League account with a brilliant solo goal in United’s 3-2 win in Brighton last weekend.
“Obviously as a United fan it was great,” said Giggs.
“When a player like that scores a goal like that, no matter who it is, it’s great and what the fans want to see.
“If he’s in that kind of shape, you have to try really hard to try and stop him.
“We know we will have to do our best and be vigilant to stop Marcus and the other players that England has.”
Spurs loaned Gareth Bale into the stands for their match against Newcastle
Wales will not be able to count on captain Gareth Bale, who has remained at Tottenham to improve his physical condition after his loan from Real Madrid.
Bale suffered a knee injury on international duty last month, but Giggs hopes Aaron Ramsey will make it through Sunday’s Juventus game as the midfielder begins a Wales game for the second time in nearly two years.
Former captain Ashley Williams, now 36 and clubless after leaving Bristol City at the end of last season, has not been included in the 27-man squad.
“The door is still open for Ash,” Giggs said. “It does not matter with the age of a player if he is young or old.
“If they are playing well and still want to play for Wales, which Ash does, then there is no reason to close the door.”
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