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Marcus Rashford praised by Rio Ferdinand for role in Man United's game with Celta Vigo
RIO FERDINAND has praised Marcus Rashford's role in Manchester United's first-half goal against Celta Vigo tonight.
Marcus Rashford's free kick gives Man United lead in Spain
Rashford provided a superb cross for Marouane Fellaini to head home the opener in the 17th minute at Old Trafford.
The goal gave Manchester United a 2-0 lead on aggregate in their Europa League semi-final.
Celta Vigo equalised on the night but United still went through 2-1 on aggregate.
Ferdinand was also impressed with Fellaini's movement in the box for his goal.
Rio Ferdinand has praised Marcus Rashford for his role in Man United's game with Celta Vigo
Rashford has looked like the person who is going to unlock the door and this is a great ball
"It's a tremendous ball," he said on BT Sport.
"Rashford has looked like the person who is going to unlock the door and this is a great ball.
"Normally you think you'd see him on the end of this but he puts the ball in.
Rio Ferdinand was also impressed with Marouane Fellaini's movement for the goal against Celta Vigo
"That's where I prefer to see Fellaini, in the opposition's box, causing havoc.
"He's pointing there, 'put the ball in the danger area and I'll finish it'.
"The quality of the ball, the pace of the ball and then the execution."
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