Manchester United’s Carrington training ground has been abuzz with excitement following the integration of 15-year-old sensation JJ Gabriel into first-team sessions. The young prodigy, who has been fast-tracked through the academy ranks, caught the attention of fans and superstars alike after sharing glimpses of his progress on social media. Among those watching closely was Marcus Rashford, the United forward currently on loan at Barcelona, who took a moment to acknowledge the rising star’s meteoric rise.

GOAL runs the rule over the British players earning a living away from their homeland, with plenty more stars deciding to leave their comfort zones in search of a better footballing life elsewhere. The Premier League is still obviously one of the world's most entertaining divisions and the Championship can prove fantastic for development, but there are more options out there.

Xavier Vilajoana made headlines during his failed bid to become Barcelona's new president by claiming to have already made "some contact" with Bayern Munich superstar Harry Kane over a move to Camp Nou. In reality, though, the most interesting topic the industrial engineer raised while on the campaign trail centered around another Englishman in Marcus Rashford.

Manchester United have reportedly drawn up a five-man wish list of potential replacements for Marcus Rashford, including Paris Saint-Germain treble winner Bradley Barcola and Everton star Iliman Ndiaye. Rashford is expected to join Barcelona on a permanent deal when his loan deal ends this summer, and United are planning to bring in another left winger to fill the void in their squad.

Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney believes Marcus Rashford’s move to Barcelona has given him the reality check he desperately needed after what he described as a difficult period at Manchester United. The Watford legend claimed that the environment at the Spanish giants leaves little room for ego, insisting that "nobody gives a f*ck" about Rashford’s reputation when compared to the club’s historic stars. Deeney feels that harsh message has helped the 28-year-old rediscover his focus and thrive in La Liga.