Over the next three years, Manes shots per 90 dropped but his xG per shot rose substantially. I\G"}.HV [4) 1ViRLdc@;&`n Its only now that I really understand the enormous sacrifice my mum made in sending me away to live in digs aged 11, a decision no mother would ever make lightly. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. What. See our general guide to non-fiction analysis. We'll give you the hints and tips you need (and also the answers). Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Manchester United letter has sent a passionate letter to all MPs asking for them to reconsider their decision to end free school dinner vouchers, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. 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In the early hours of Monday, Manchester police were called to Withington, in the south of the city, where Mr. Rashford was born, after receiving reports that racist graffiti had been scrawled on a monochrome mural of the soccer star. and compare it with his chart from the next three years. Hes just not creative enough. Getty 3 That really shouldnt be particularly hard. If youre first reaction to hearing this is to say well he was moved away from the striker position out to the left wing that excuse doesnt hold any weight. endobj % [ 11 0 R] St Pauls Place, Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 2JE. While still maintaining his ability to hit you on a quick counter. Ronaldo was a pacy winger with fancy tricks. At no moment did I doubt why Rashford dared to have a voice on such an issue. Keeping his argument cohesive and not getting distracted by the classic oh and another thing mentality, has left no confusion over his intentions. It could be the crucial distinction between your requests being heard and your letter being tossed away. He also fine tuned his passing which he relied upon more and more as he aged and his pace left him. He shows empathy towards other people, which for someone so young is a great quality. Why was Rashford not adding that component to his game? Im proud of you, you will always be a hero.. xVKo0QUK>Vl@n0Y&F]%;di:m94E?T::: See you at your inbox! His return to the left wing in 2019-20 saw Rashford lean heavily into his skill set of running in behind. Now its true that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also leaned heavily into Rashfords ability to run in behind, basing his tactics on trying to maximize this skill, but you cant imagine that he would tell him not to worry about trying to score in other ways. Its a good strikers goal. Amazon has launched many sustainability efforts but it's still not easy to recycle its packaging. Hazel Roy felt compelled to show her solidarity for Mr. Rashford on Tuesday, despite it being her 75th birthday. Certainly some of it has to do with coaching but the majority of the responsibility falls on Rashford. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. 2 0 obj When Rashford first broke through, he was playing alongside Anthony Martial and/or Wayne Rooney, two unselfish players who are very good at creating space for their partner. My story to get here is all-too-familiar for families in England: my mum worked full-time, earning minimum wage to make sure we always had a good evening meal on the table. Please reconsider your decision to cancel the food voucher scheme over the Summer holiday period and guarantee the extension. Mane was still offering Liverpool all the winger things that he always did but he was now offering them something else. He did it by staying later and doing extra on the training pitch (and weve all heard Fergie talk about having to pull him off to prevent him from doing too much). This is England in 2020. All Rights Reserved. endobj Spurs defence came under fire once again after the north London side went 2-0 down in the first half on Thursday, with Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford firing to put the away side ahead. Thats whats weird. Break in at 16 like Wayne Rooney did and, well its not so surprising Rooney started to look washed up when he was 28. Rashford, Saka, and Sancho were all inundated with racist abuse on social media following Sunday's match with many people attempting to drown out the harassment with positive messages of support and love for the players. endobj As we approach the end of the furlough scheme and a period of mass unemployment, the problem of child poverty is only going to get worse. During this pandemic, people are existing on a knifes edge: one missed bill is having a spiral effect, the anxiety and stress of knowing that poverty is the main driver of children ending up in care, a system that is designed to fail low- income families. After all, put Rashford on the right side and he continues to make all the runs you would want to see a forward make. Rashford rode a challenge from Oliver Skipp to work the ball left and Thankfully, he wears very different shoes these days, but his powerful storytelling, his ability to share his truth and his experience has helped him showcase this issue and call for change effectively. Notably he also managed to get five shots from inside the six yard box despite playing just 18 games (1621 minutes - 0.28 per 90). In response, the local community and fans from further afield flocked to the vandalised artwork in Withington to express their solidarity with Rashford. Over the next three seasons, that number has dropped to 7.25 percent. After a mural of Rashford in his hometown of Withington, Manchester, was defaced on Monday, residents rallied to cover the vandalised artwork(opens in a new tab) with letters and post-its of support for the player. The intended audience consists of the UKs Members of Parliament, but also of the people who might get involved and help those in need. I watched the crowds waving their flags and fist-pumping the Three Lions on their shirts and I was overwhelmed with pride not only for myself but for all of those who had helped me reach this moment and achieve my dream of playing for the England national team. The footballer spent much of 2020 campaigning to extend free school meals to disadvantaged children during school holidays in England a cause close to his heart as he relied on school meals during his own childhood. Lesson focusing on DAFOREST techniques and language analysis used in Marcus Ashfords latest letter to Parliament about free lunch vouchers. Tommy Judge, the lord mayor of Manchester, described Mr. Rashford as the loudest voice on social issues in the country. Speaking to the pupils this week, theyre more upset that Marcus has had to deal with racist abuse than the fact that England lost in the final, she said. <> On a week that would have opened Euro 2020, I wanted to reflect back to 27 May 2016, when I stood in the middle of the Stadium of Light in Sunderland having just broken the record for the youngest player to score in his first senior international match. Gambling Problem? 4 0 obj Perhaps Rashford would have been poised to have a big season this year playing in a dynamic front with Jadon Sancho, Martial, Cavani, Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, and Mason Greenwood? I was appalled when I heard that the mural had been defaced, she said. Whilst the campaign is currently distributing 3 million meals a week to those most vulnerable across the UK, I recognize its just not enough. <> Soccer Fans Rushed to Fix It. When youre on good form you laugh it off. Theres no arguing any of that but the cause of isnt some grand mystery or external factors. Just kinda sucks that between Rashford, Martial, Greenwood, and James the only one who seems to be picking up on Cavani's in the box movement and adding it to their game is Dan freaking James #MUFC. I have listened when fathers have told me they are struggling with depression, unable to sleep, worried sick about how they are going to support their families having lost their jobs unexpectedly, headteachers who are personally covering the cost of food packages for their vulnerable families after the school debit card has been maxed out; mothers who cant cover the cost of increased electricity and food bills during the lockdown, and parents who are sacrificing their own meals for their children. He didnt develop his aerial prowess in routine training drills. Liverpool signed Mohammed Salah moving Mane from the right wing over to the left. His simple language in fact supported his call for a simple solution, albeit with a very far reaching impact. If Rashford wasnt putting in the work to improve this area of his game and make him a more complete player, thats on him. Therefore hes has to be deployed on the right where its already harder for him to be effective thanks to Uniteds inability to pass to the right side of the pitch (thats a whole different story but yes, even Sanchos touches drop when he moves to the right side). Weve come out in force to say, Not in Manchester, not in our name, and not against Marcus Rashford.. There were a lot of reasons to be excited about this guy. This is England in 2020, and this is an issue that needs urgent assistance. In case you cant get through to Marcus himself for some advice on how to write a corker of a letter, feel free to drop us message here instead. Cristiano Ronaldo didnt develop his free kick technique via Uniteds training sessions. In 2020, it shouldnt be a case of one or the other. If Rashford wants to be successful playing next to these guys, he has to adapt his game to them. Your plans go out the window when that happens. Rashford uses the comparison to suggest that the UK is in danger of failing its most vulnerable citizens. Given that Solskjaer himself was a striker, I cant imagine hed say that publicly and not be telling his forwards the same thing privately. If youre not going to get balls played over the top, youre going to have to find your goals elsewhere. The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox. Universal Credit is simply not a short-term solution. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, A six-year-old tells striker to ignore nasty bullys, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile, One of the letters written by children to Marcus Rashford. Not only did he have pace and the ability to dribble at players in tight spaces, but he was playing centrally and more importantly, he was playing like a striker. With soccer, she said, weve really seen the extreme, open truth of how racism manifests in this country., In a statement shared on Twitter, Mr. Rashford apologized for missing his penalty in the finals. Understand: without the kindness and generosity of the community I had around me, there wouldnt be the Marcus Rashford you see today: a 22-year old black man lucky enough to make a career playing a game I love. Your rating is required to reflect your happiness. GlmlRgv8"pQ#o~0/Pg;~PoT55s}/]E(Z/ ca??.g{u=#XKeq>G5>8nVgKbs +\6Tr9L)\{oaaDvyeu+ &y4IWL6y6 {x7 nS`k;f?V;{YxH+u|m@ 0/qt.='EUwAveV&V1S*lt"'2:4"V9 PK%%p_[)=^!UR[==-ZKcO3YKo$OI$R%l]$RqyG5'Mtg' iK v(7gzKq6mzk(\C ! J8w.Z4DSuarvUvHC,L*Dmk9j4NL"zkOW) Z-hhR&GK'YZeb5!A0e|>I2Ir$Yq^w:xO5- mM`.__uv3-{MM%1`zw0@Lu_]}x9W\X$o#'{st61r'BZ3E.,|zQ/SEjl& u&vY0*5|yxAf"j.dsL 1w7mMzr^6SRzvXO! Over Rashfords first three (full) seasons in top flight football, only 8.42 percent of his shots have been headers. Credit: Christopher Furlong / Getty Images. This ensures his credibility. Rashford doubled down so much on his dribbling and ability to run between the lines the past few years that his development in - for lack of a better term - the half court offense has taken a major hit. Take a look at their shot charts from the 2017-18 season when they both primarily operated as left wingers. When the ball is out on the right all three of the mentioned strikers are players that love making near post runs. Calling for change, even from the Government, doesnt have to be complicated. Something went wrong, please try again later. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Stasher vs. Ziploc Endurables: What are the best reusable food storage bags? In England today, 45% of children in Black and minority ethnic groups are now in poverty. Thats what I take from today, he added, gesturing to the crowds around the mural. Gray was one of the bright spots on a team that struggled in 2022. Dexter, a Tottenham fan from Reading, wanted to cheer the 23-year-old up after seeing news of the horrible abuse this morning. <> Akse P19, the local street artist who created the mural, soon repaired the parts destroyed by the vandalism. Or is taking action, stating what you want changed and being clear about how your calls can be answered going to take precedence? There really isnt an excuse for it either. Both defences were making key interventions. He was obviously due for a few goals. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. This makes his letter all the more impactful. Nothing really looks odd about Rashfords but then you take a look at Martials and see how much more concentrated in the middle it was. All three would be great players to learn from and when they signed, fans and media alike gushed about how their presence would benefit the young strikers and how much the younger forwards would learn from them. The second map is much less erratic and much more concentrated in the middle of the box. scm6~D~( 1mzG|%TBUlTnHxKMUIoQPOwyf\c6L|StD1@@WlJ. Over the bar. Last season we heard Bruno talk about Alex Telles and him working on set pieces after training - along with Fred who was just there for fun. And importantly, its very difficult to argue with the facts. His response was at the top level, training sessions are about fitness and understanding (the tactical plans). The government has taken a whatever it takes approach to the economy Im asking you today to extend that same thinking to protecting all vulnerable children across England. Tottenham's fightback against Manchester United was driven by "anger" after last weekend's "unacceptable" defeat, says forward Son Heung-min. Rashfords best position - sorry, role - is not so much left wing (or right wing) but rather second forward playing off the central striker. Rashford is completely devoid of confidence at the moment. @qD= ;rCHezv)9bh=0E. Ten years ago, I would have been one of those children, and you would never have heard my voice and seen my determination to become part of the solution. When youre on bad form it becomes a meme. Rashford relies on ethos to establish his authority and personal involvement in relation to the topic. His NPxG+A per 90 is actually higher right now than it was last season. The topic of his letter is free meals for poor children during the Coronavirus pandemic. Long before his meteoric rise as a soccer star for Manchester United and the England national team, Mr. Rashford, now a famous multimillionaire athlete, once relied on free school meals. They covered the wall with drawings and words including role model and wonderful human, and the artist Akse P19 repainted his artwork of the footballer. Uniteds attacking talisman is doubtful for Thursdays trip to London after leaving Wembley in a walking boot Aston Villa 2-3 Manchester United: Millie Turner caps comeback with stoppage time winner. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 595.32 841.92] /Contents 19 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 2>> Over the last few months Rashford has ranged from struggling to make an impact to straight up bad. Im Marcus Rashford, 23-year-old Black man from Withington and Wythenshawe, South Manchester. 0dcljLXW$T$?ub+&]10a^uV28CHWdf()ZnrcV.AyX[o_*rbUTl%9h~yw'+)vO#! He only turned 22 last month, but Marcus Rashford has already made Illustrating the size of the stadium ensures that the audience knows how significant these problems are, even if they dont remember the exact figures. @RzW Last year you inspired me to help people less fortunate. Messages of support posted on the mural of Marcus Rashford after it was defaced by vandals. THESE are the kind of parents we are talking about. &nK:?vT)jTde\rvz;>$??qE5v f[Bxl#;K%vO[|'r)wI$ M?Hs UEZ>Rj1!(Rd$c&gBUy63O?y>@e\agr>G}qfpha'3XM)tV:oud?Y>, |C^KP@O\ Z!Pg-8Bvbn25c4alJe&N > ($!h+kW:7 >.XWgL7cI8C4\N); VAiYW],K\. ('@j(Koi8 Match. <> He started getting into the box more, getting into good positions, and in order to score more often, he added another skill. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Rest assured, I am fully aware of the Universal Credit scheme and I am fully aware that the majority of families applying are experiencing 5-week delays.
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