United Star Marcus Rashford Must lead The Line At Old Trafford, pundit Alan Shearer Says

English Premier League (EPL) legend and BBC pundit Alan Shearer has stated that it is time for Manchester United and England youngster Marcus Rashford to start leading the line for the Old Trafford club amidst the disappointing start they have had to the league season.

Jose Mourinho and his Manchester United side have struggled this season in the league and are presently in a surprising 7th spot with 20 points from 13 games though they have a spare game to play against Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday evening. They currently trail leaders Chelsea (34 points) by 14 points while they are also 10 points adrift of Manchester City (30 points), who occupy the last UEFA Champions League (UCL) qualification spot.

Addressing Manchester United’s well documented problems this season in a chat with BBC Sport, Shearer said: “Having watched United in the last three or four league games, they are creating chances.”

“But if their strikers don’t start taking them, then Jose Mourinho will have to look at bringing someone in during the January transfer window – you can only give your forwards so many chances.

“Wayne Rooney isn’t the striker he was. Zlatan is scoring but you can’t rely on a 35-year-old all season.

“There have been calls to give Marcus Rashford a go down the middle but when he was put through the middle against West Ham last weekend, he snatched at it.

“He’s young, his time will come but at the moment I wouldn’t put him in on current form.” he concluded.