‘I got to Arsenal at 28’ – Ian Wright’s impassioned defence of Marcus Rashford against fans ‘desperate to see him fail’

IAN WRIGHT has launched a staunch defence of Marcus Rashford.

Rashford, 27, admitted he was “ready for a new challenge” earlier this week, leading to the belief he will be leaving Manchester United in the near future.

Ian Wright has leapt to the defence of Marcus RashfordSportsfile GettyHe has refused to write off the 27-year-old given his own experience at Arsenal having arrived there at 28[/caption]

The Red Devils academy graduate has not featured in either of the last two matchday squads under Ruben Amorim.