Marcus Rashford's Man Utd team-mates felt 'let down' by tequila-fuelled Belfast trip with forward losing senior status in dressing room as a result

The England international embarked on a tequila-fuelled session in a Belfast club back in January, missing United training and their FA Cup fourth round clash against Newport as a result. Despite immediately reinstating Rashford - to great effect against Wolves - previous reports have suggested that Erik ten Hag's relationship with the player has become irreconcilable. According to the Daily Mail, that sentiment has spread to the players.

The Mail notes that certain members of the United dressing room feel "let down" by Rashford's actions. That's despite the 26-year-old releasing a 2,000-word statement last week underlining his commitment to the Red Devils. But according to the Mail, Rashford's previous status as a senior member of the United dressing room has been hit, with his reputation tarnished as a result of that unceremonious trip to Belfast.

Rashford did his talking on the pitch in his first game back against Wolves but has put in several below-par performances since. The United forward has struggled in a more central role, in the absence of Rasmus Hojlund, but bounced back with a screamer in the Manchester derby. More of that and he will likely regain the support of his team-mates in no time.

He may, however, struggle to properly rebuild his relationship with Ten Hag, with whom he is reportedly not even on speaking terms with at this stage. That said, Rashford may well outlive his manager given that recent results have piled the pressure even further on the Dutchman, with several names mooted to replace him.