Marcus Rashford thanks Jamie Carragher after podcast defense from Gary Neville
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Marcus Rashford publicly expressed gratitude to Jamie Carragher on social media following a podcast segment where Carragher defended him during a discussion with Gary Neville. The Manchester United forward, returning from a loan at Barcelona, noted his desire to play without daily mention of his name. Carragher criticized the frequent references to Rashford in football discussions, highlighting the pressure the player faces. United manager Michael Carrick welcomed Rashford back and expressed optimism for his future contributions. The team is set to begin their season against Hull City this weekend.
- •Rashford is back at Manchester United after a failed loan to Barcelona.
- •Carragher defended Rashford on Gary Neville's podcast, criticizing constant media focus.
- •Rashford has two years remaining on his contract with Manchester United.
- •Carrick is optimistic about Rashford's contributions moving forward.
- •United will start their season against Hull City this weekend.
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Rashford thanks Carragher after Neville comment
- 8:56 PMBBC Sport — Rashford thanks Carragher after Neville comment
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Marcus Rashford calls out Jamie Carragher after Gary Neville comments on Man Utd star
"Marcus Rashford has been the subject of much discussion in recent weeks, and the Manchester United forward has now taken to social media to thank Jamie Carragher for defending him in a recent podcast appearance
"Marcus Rashford says he would like to play football without his "name being mentioned every day" after Gary Neville tried to start a conversation about the Manchester United forward on a podcast.
"Marcus Rashford says he would like to play football without his "name being mentioned every day" after Gary Neville tried to start a conversation about the Manchester United forward on a podcast.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:59 PMRashford thanks Carragher after Neville comment
Marcus Rashford says he would like to play football without his "name being mentioned every day" after Gary Neville tried to start a conversation about the Manchester United forward on a podcast.
- BBC SportAug 19, 2026, 8:56 PMRashford thanks Carragher after Neville comment
Marcus Rashford says he would like to play football without his "name being mentioned every day" after Gary Neville tried to start a conversation about the Manchester United forward on a podcast.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:20 PMMarcus Rashford calls out Jamie Carragher after Gary Neville comments on Man Utd star
Marcus Rashford has been the subject of much discussion in recent weeks, and the Manchester United forward has now taken to social media to thank Jamie Carragher for defending him in a recent podcast appearance
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