Marcus Rashford scored Man Utd’s second goal against Everton (Photo: Getty)
Bruno Fernandes says he gave his penalty to Marcus Rashford during Manchester United’s win over Everton as the forward ‘needed a bit of confidence’.
United beat Everton 3-0 at a raucous Goodison Park on Sunday, with Alejandro Garnacho opening the scoring with a sensational goal of the season contender.
Anthony Martial scored the third late on, but there were eyebrows raised over the second which came from the penalty spot after VAR deemed that Ashley Young had tripped Martial in the box.
United’s captain and penalty taker Fernandes grabbed the ball but to the surprise of everyone handed it to Rashford, a decision that even caught manager Erik ten Hag out.
Thankfully for the Red Devils, the 26-year-old blasted his spot-kick past England teammate Jordan Pickford – only his second goal of the season.
Explaining his decision, Fernandes told Sky Sports: ‘Because Marcus needed a bit of confidence, he needed his goal.
‘He is an excellent penalty taker. I was sure he could score that penalty and Marcus did it perfectly.
‘I think obviously strikers and wingers need to score goals, it is part of their game. Marcus was unstoppable and he could take on everybody.
‘Marcus last season was amazing so expectations have been higher and it is just about getting those goals back.’
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Rashford scored United’s second goal against Everton.
