“Gareth Southgate Unfazed by Marcus Rashford’s Visit to New York”

England football manager Gareth Southgate has defended Marcus Rashford’s decision to travel to the United States after pulling out of the England squad due to injury. Despite his absence, Rashford’s good form shows no signs of letting up, with 19 goals in 25 appearances since his standout performance in the 2018 World Cup. Rashford had previously struggled with form and fitness following his shoot-out miss in the Euro 2020 final against Italy.

Southgate confirmed that England missed Rashford’s presence against Italy and Ukraine, and leaving the squad is unlikely to harm his future chances for call-ups. Another forward, Folarin Balogun, withdrew from England duty this month through injury and met with US interim boss Anthony Hudson in Florida. Balogun, who is eligible to represent England, Nigeria and the United States, had expressed his disappointment with England and thanked the United States for their interest in him on Instagram.

Southgate said that while other countries have been aggressive in their recruitment of Balogun, he would like the youngster to give England some time. He added that Balogun has not yet had an opportunity in the Premier League, and there will be opportunities for him in the future if he continues to progress.

England’s Gareth Southgate defends Marcus Rashford’s decision to travel to the United States

Despite his absence from the England squad due to injury, Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford has been in top form with 19 goals in 25 appearances since the 2018 World Cup. Southgate confirmed that England missed Rashford’s presence against Italy and Ukraine, but leaving the squad is unlikely to harm his future chances for call-ups.

Forward Folarin Balogun meets with US interim boss Anthony Hudson, but Southgate urges him to give England some time

Another forward, Folarin Balogun, withdrew from England duty this month and met with US interim boss Anthony Hudson in Florida. Balogun, who is eligible to represent England, Nigeria, and the United States, had expressed his disappointment with England and thanked the United States for their interest in him on Instagram.

While other countries have been aggressive in recruiting Balogun, Southgate would like the youngster to give England some time. Balogun has not yet had an opportunity in the Premier League, but there will be opportunities for him in the future if he continues to progress.