In this country, we have a tendency to overhype players when they first burst onto the scene.
Emerging talents look hungry, young and tend to play without fear compared to their older teammates, who can be seen dithering in possession or playing it safe.
Clearly, such hype can have an adverse effect on burgeoning stars of English football as the weight of expectations becomes a heavy burden to bear.
Whoever you blame for applying such pressure, no matter now well intentioned it may be, there’s no doubt it’s pretty standard procedure on these shores.
Whether it’s fans, the media or the sheer blockbuster nature of the Premier League, it just happens.
Especially with the international tournament on the horizon.
However, English football fans can count themselves reasonably lucky that the emergence of Marcus Rashford comes at a time when the national team has such strong options in attacking departments.
Even Daniel Sturridge, Roy Hodgson’s first-choice striker at the World Cup, is reported to have position under threat thanks to the form of Andy Carroll.
So, for once, we can take a step back at this teenage sensation and watch with wide eye wonderment WITHOUT expecting him to lead us to glory against the likes of France, Spain and Germany.
We, remaining relatively neutral, can almost poke fun at the nature of our ways having such a plethora of top strikers available.
With that in mind, included are 10 of the best overreactions to Marcus Rashford’s goal against Aston Villa today.
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