Marcus Rashford scored Manchester United’s second goal from the penalty spot against Everton (Picture: Getty)Bruno Fernandes insists he was fully justified in his decision to allow Marcus Rashford the chance to score Manchester United’s second goal against Everton from the penalty spot. Fernandes tucked away his penalty after just 12 minutes and it was somewhat surprising to see the United skipper pass up the chance to double his tally 10 minutes before the interval. I asked Marcus if he wanted to take and he said he was confident,’ Fernandes told TNT Sport when asked why he handed penalty taking duties to his teammate. ‘We know it’s going to be tough and difficult but we have to win these games. It will be more difficult for us than them but we have to push.’MORE : Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney rate Manchester United’s top-four chances after Everton winMORE : Wayne Rooney fires warning to Casemiro after Manchester United beat EvertonMORE : Wayne Rooney compares ‘incredible’ Kobbie Mainoo to Bastian Schweinsteiger

Source: Metro March 09, 2024 16:18 UTC