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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho and Marcus Rashford put rumours of a rift behind them as they laugh and joke at training

Old Trafford starlet was in good spirits alongside his Portuguese manager at United's Carrington training ground

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JOSE MOURINHO and Marcus Rashford put talks of a rift behind them as they joked around in training.

Manchester United starlet Rashford has been left frustrated by his lack of game time this season.

Marcus Rashford laughs alongside boss Jose Mourinho during training
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Marcus Rashford laughs alongside boss Jose Mourinho during trainingCredit: Reuters

The 19-year-old is reportedly stalling on signing a new deal at Old Trafford.


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But the young strike prodigy looked to be in good spirits at United's Carrington training ground on Wednesday as he laughed alongside his Portuguese boss.

United were training ahead of their Europa League last-16 clash against Saint-Etienne on Thursday.

The Red Devils host Saint-Etienne tomorrow night in the Europa League
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The Red Devils host Saint-Etienne tomorrow night in the Europa LeagueCredit: Reuters
Manchester United stars are put through their paces by boss Jose Mourinho
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Manchester United stars are put through their paces by boss Jose MourinhoCredit: PA:Press Association
Paul Pogba joked around in Manchester United training ahead of the clash with Saint-Etienne
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Paul Pogba joked around in Manchester United training ahead of the clash with Saint-EtienneCredit: PA:Press Association
The £89million Frenchman faces older brother Florentin tomorrow
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The £89million Frenchman faces older brother Florentin tomorrowCredit: PA:Press Association

The Red Devils host their French opposition in the first leg, before travelling to the Stade Geoffrey-Guichard next week.

Carrington's happy atmosphere looked infectious, with Paul Pogba joking around with his United team-mates.

The £89million Frenchman faces older brother Florentin tomorrow night - and will be hoping he comes out smiling.

Ex-Chelsea manager Mourinho has already moved to quash reports he and Rashford have had a falling out.

He said: "He says he is learning so much in the technical meetings and training sessions so I think his future will be brilliant.

“His present is good and we need him.

Paul Pogba shows off his skills in Manchester United training
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Paul Pogba shows off his skills in Manchester United trainingCredit: PA:Press Association
The former Juventus midfielder balances the ball on his heel with amazing skill
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The former Juventus midfielder balances the ball on his heel with amazing skillCredit: PA:Press Association
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marouane Fellaini stretch their legs in Manchester United training
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marouane Fellaini stretch their legs in Manchester United trainingCredit: Reuters
Paul Pogba will be hoping to get the better of his older brother's team tomorrow
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Paul Pogba will be hoping to get the better of his older brother's team tomorrowCredit: PA:Press Association

“I’m always happy with Marcus Rashford’s contribution. He is one of those players that when he is on the pitch he tries, he always gives something.

"I know that last season under no pressure, in front of the goal, the goal was bigger.

“I know this season the expectations are higher, the pressure is higher and the goal is smaller.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho holds training at Carrington
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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho holds training at CarringtonCredit: PA:Press Association
Paul Pogba is likely to start the Europa League clash against Saint-Etienne tomorrow
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Paul Pogba is likely to start the Europa League clash against Saint-Etienne tomorrowCredit: PA:Press Association
Manchester United head into the clash on the back of their 2-0 win over Watford
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Manchester United head into the clash on the back of their 2-0 win over WatfordCredit: Reuters

“The second year after a season of explosion and expectation, everything changes.

“He's not anymore the surprise kid, he's a player that everybody respects, that everybody knows, that everybody knows the qualities and it's normal that he's in this period of transition where he's still a kid but he's not anymore the new kid in town."

“I know this season the expectations are higher, the pressure is higher and the goal is smaller.

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