Wayne Rooney Urges Manchester United to Reignite Marcus Rashford’s Spark After Aston Villa Brilliance

Wayne Rooney has expressed his admiration and hopes for Marcus Rashford following the forward’s standout performance in Aston Villa’s dramatic 3-2 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final second leg at Villa Park. Despite the victory, Villa were eliminated from the competition due to a 1-3 loss in the first leg.

Rashford impressed with his pace and creativity, most notably when he glided past two PSG defenders to assist Ezri Konsa’s goal — a moment that underlined his enduring class.  

Read More: https://www.esnnews.com/post/dean-huijsen-interest-real-madrid-2025 Speaking to Amazon Prime after the match, Manchester United legend Rooney urged Rashford to carry this form back to Old Trafford.

"I hope Rashford returns to United and plays like he did tonight. That’s what we want to see as United fans," Rooney stated.

Rashford is currently on loan at Aston Villa after struggling for game time under new United manager Ruben Amorim. The move was seen as a chance for the England international to rebuild confidence and prove his worth.

Read More: https://www.esnnews.com/post/rayan-cherki-linked-with-manchester-united-transfer Rooney, confident in Rashford’s desire and loyalty to the club, added, “Marcus wants to play for Manchester United — 100 percent.

He’s a Manchester lad, a true Red.” Rooney emphasized that sometimes players need to force their way into the manager’s plans through undeniable performances. With Rashford showcasing his talent once again, the pressure is now on Manchester United to decide whether to reintegrate their homegrown star or consider a permanent departure this summer.