Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho turned on the media once more yesterday as he launched a detailed defence of his use of England international striker Marcus Rashford.

The forward, 20, impressed for the Three Lions over the international break as he started, and scored, against both Spain and Switzerland. That led to questions over whether Mourinho was making the most of Rashford's abilities as he has struggled to hold down a regular place in the United side where he faces stiff competition from Romelu Lukaku, Alexis Sanchez and Anthony Martial.