RASH-ING BACK
Marcus Rashford ‘told Ten Hag he could play against Newport but was refused spot in Man Utd squad’ after Belfast bender
Striker declared himself fit but was told to stay away - but can play in next match
MARCUS RASHFORD reportedly offered to play against Newport County after his Belfast night out.
The Manchester United star went on a 12-hour bender before calling in sick to training, as revealed by The Sun.
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Rashford, 26, has been fined two weeks' wages by the club, totalling £650,000.
He was also dropped from the squad to play against Newport in the FA Cup by manager Erik ten Hag.
The Red Devils went on to win the match 4-2 but did have to dig in after the League Two outfit came from behind to level the scores at 2-2.
The has claimed that Rashford offered to play in the match in order to "placate" Ten Hag.
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The report suggests that Rashford was keen to make amends for his mistake.
It adds that he declared himself fit to play on Sunday morning, but the Dutchman told him to stay at the club's training base.
The England international has since "taken responsibility" for his actions, as confirmed by a club statement.
The club revealed that the matter had been dealt with "internally" and is now "closed".
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Rashford's team-mates are said to be fuming with him due to his antics.
Club legend Gary Neville has urged Rashford to be careful and pick his timing better.
Meanwhile, Alan Shearer has begged the forward not to "waste his talent".
It has also been suggested that a potential sale of Rashford could be beneficial to the club and player.
He has featured in 20 Premier League games this season, scoring four goals and assisting two more.
It is a far cry from his form last season, which saw him score 29 goals in all competitions.
ACE RASH’S TIPPLES TIMELINE
WEDNESDAY JAN 24
9.55am: Rashford arrives for Man United training.
4.21pm: Private jet leaves Manchester.
5.17pm: Plane lands at Belfast International airport. Rashford checks into the Fitzwilliam Hotel and visits the Dirty Onion and Lavery’s bar.
THURSDAY JAN 25
1.06pm: Picture posted online of Rashford at Larne FC.
2pm: Arrives at Sarah’s restaurant.
4.30pm: Leaves restaurant.
9.40pm: Rashford sends a driver to bring Sarah to Villa Italia restaurant.
FRIDAY JAN 26
00.30am: Rashford filmed going into Thompson’s Garage nightclub.
2am: Rashford leaves and the group go back to his hotel — although a source close to the player insists it was at 1.15am.
2.50am: The star passes out fully dressed.
5am: Rashford and his minders leave hotel.
7am: Private jet leaves Belfast airport.
8am: Plane touches down at Manchester airport.
SUNDAY JAN 28
Rashford is dropped from FA Cup game against Newport County. United boss Erik ten Hag says Rashford’s behaviour is an “internal matter” and he will “deal” with it.
MONDAY JAN 29
8.45am: Rashford arrives for training.
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