Former Liverpool goalkeeper David James has backed the Reds to make a surprise move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. Despite the fierce rivalry between the clubs, James believes the England international's quality remains undeniable and feels he can rediscover his best form under Andoni Iraola's management.

Marcus Rashford's career at Manchester United may not be over after all, with manager Michael Carrick reportedly open to bringing the forward back into the fold at Old Trafford. The 28-year-old appeared to have played his final game for the Red Devils back in 2024, but a series of transfer developments have paved the way for a sensational return.

After 'thirty years of hurt' for the England national team, football was meant to come 'home' in 1996. And yet 30 years on, the Three Lions still haven't won a major trophy since the 1966 World Cup. Might the most infamous title drought in international football be about to come to an end, though? England qualified for this summer's World Cup by winning all of their matches and without conceding a single goal, meaning there's a legitimate sense of optimism surrounding Thomas Tuchel's team.

For England, the time for talk is almost over. Soon, all that will matter is the task at hand: Winning the 2026 World Cup. The Football Association (FA) and manager Thomas Tuchel have spoken forthrightly about that being their only objective in North America, and as the days tick down to the Three Lions getting their campaign underway, there is no reason to believe that they can't achieve their ultimate goal.

Marcus Rashford would appear to be the perfect replacement for Anthony Gordon at Newcastle, as one England star heads to Barcelona and another potentially departs Catalunya, but Chris Waddle has told GOAL that the Manchester United-owned forward may be done with the Premier League. Questions are being asked of whether the 28-year-old has fallen out of love with top-flight competition in his homeland.