Marcus Rashford starts for England as Barcelona's transfer plans face scrutiny

Marcus Rashford has been given a starting spot for England in their FIFA World Cup match, while teammate Anthony Gordon remains on the bench. There is criticism surrounding FC Barcelona's decision to sign Gordon without securing a buy option for Rashford, as both players compete for the same position on the national team. Rashford has performed well in previous matches, but no goals or assists were recorded in the recent game against Panama. This decision raises questions about Barcelona's long-term strategy concerning player age and contract status. Further developments are anticipated as the tournament progresses.

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