EPL: Pogba Names Marcus Rashford And This Global Star As The Future Of Football

Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba has named star attacker Marcus Rashford and PSG shining light, Kylian Mbappé as ‘the future of football’.

Rashford has become a vital figure for club and country at the age of 23, and has drawn plaudits for his off-field campaigns to help impoverished children as well.

Mbappe (left) and Rashford

Mbappe, 22, on the other hand, has emerged as one of the world's best strikers and won the 2018 World Cup with France alongside Pogba.

In a recent Q&A with Man Utd fans, Pogba, 28, said of the pair: “They’re two big, big, big talents. I think they are so young and so talented.

"They achieved so much for their young age.

“I think they are the present and the future of football.”

United's next match is tomorrow (Thursday) as they take on AS Roma in the UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg.

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After winning the first leg 6-2, United have all but booked their place in the final, where they would face either Arsenal or Villarreal.

Three days after their clash with Roma, United will be back in English Premier League (EPL) action when they face Fulham.

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The Reds have four EPL games remaining as they look to lock down a second-place finish behind Manchester City, who could clinch the EPL title this coming weekend.

Rashford x Mbappe - Black & Proud ?????????

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