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Man United star praises Henrikh Mkhitaryan after Blackburn win
MARCUS RASHFORD was extremely grateful to Manchester United team-mate Henrikh Mkhitaryan after yesterday's FA Cup win.
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Manchester United recorded a 2-1 win over Blackburn to book themselves a spot in the quarter-final.
Jose Mourinho's men fell behind at Ewood Park before Marcus Rashford netted the equaliser.
The England international showed his maturity with a composed finish but he was quick to praise provider Mkhitaryan for his exquisite through ball from inside his own half.
"It was a brilliant ball," Rashford told MUTV.
Marcus Rashford scored the equaliser for Manchester United against Blackburn
Most of their players were around him on that side of the pitch but he was able to look up and see my run and, thankfully, I could finish it off
"Most of their players were around him on that side of the pitch but he was able to look up and see my run and, thankfully, I could finish it off.
"Sometimes it can be difficult [to complete the job in that situation] but I just kept in my mind that the team was losing and I knew that I had to finish it off."
Marcus Rashford netted his seventh goal of the season at Ewood Park
Henrikh Mkhitaryan put in an impressive display against Blackburn
Rashford has found game time hard to come buy this season but has still managed seven goals in all competitions.
The 19-year-old has started United's last two FA Cup matches and will be hoping to feature again when they play Chelsea in the quarter-final on March 11.
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