Former Blackburn striker McCarthy, 47, said: “That season when he scored 30 goals, when he stepped on to the pitch, he’s got a bit of a smile on his face.
BENNI McCARTHY says he brought the best out of Marcus Rashford — by making him smile.
The South African spent two years on Manchester United’s coaching staff, which coincided with Rashford’s career-best 30-goal haul in 2022-23.
Under-fire manager Ruben Amorim was forced to pick a bench packed with teenagers last time out, as Sunday's 1-0 Prem loss at Tottenham plunged the Red Devils to 15th.
The forward, 27, hit just eight last season and is rebuilding his career on loan at Aston Villa.
