The 26-year-old striker, struggled with form, discipline, and focus. A trip to Belfast in January without permission saw him dropped from the FA Cup fourth-round tie against Newport, a low point in his turbulent campaign.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, recent performances suggest Rashford is reclaiming his spark. The forward netted twice in United\u2019s midweek EFL Cup win against Barnsley, bringing his tally to three goals for the season\u2014a feat it took him until December to achieve last year. His improved form coincides with the return of legendary United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy to the club\u2019s coaching staff, although Ten Hag insists the turnaround is largely down to Rashford himself.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"He always knew, and every player knows, when your lifestyle is not right, you can't perform,\" Ten Hag explained. \"You don\u2019t get the right levels when you don\u2019t have a good and disciplined life away from Carrington.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rashford, now demonstrating a renewed focus and commitment, appears to be taking control of his career, a fact that has not gone unnoticed by Ten Hag. \"He took control of it, and I think he is on the way back. Probably he needed some help but at the end of the day, he has to do it by himself,\" the United boss added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite being left out of England\u2019s latest squad by interim manager Lee Carsley, Ten Hag is confident that Rashford's international career will soon regain momentum. \"It is not up to me, but I think he will always be an option for every manager,\" Ten Hag said, expressing optimism about Rashford\u2019s chances of a recall for upcoming Nations League fixtures.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rashford, now demonstrating a renewed focus and commitment, appears to be taking control of his career, a fact that has not gone unnoticed by Ten Hag. \"He took control of it, and I think he is on the way back. Probably he needed some help but at the end of the day, he has to do it by himself,\" the United boss added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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