Last updated on .From the section Man UtdThe Zoom discussion between Marcus Rashford and Barack Obama was organised by Penguin Books and moderated by the BBC's Director of Creative Diversity, June SarpongManchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford has spoken to former US President Barack Obama about how young people can impact society. Rashford, 23, led a campaign to tackle child food poverty last year during the coronavirus pandemic and was appointed an MBE. "A lot of the young people I meet - including Marcus - they're ahead of where I was when I was 23," said Obama. Obama, 59, and Rashford spoke over a video conference and also discussed their shared experiences, including being raised by single mothers. When President Obama speaks, all you want to do is listen."

Source: BBC May 27, 2021 23:02 UTC