5 reasons why the Martial-Rashford combo will be Manchester United's strikeforce in the future

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 20:  Marcus Rashford of Manchester United celebrates with team mate Anthony Martial as he scores their second goal during the UEFA Europa League quarter final second leg match between Manchester United and RSC Anderlecht at Old Trafford on April 20, 2017 in Manchester, United Kingdom.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
The future – Rashford and Martial

#4 The Manchester United way

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 29:  Wayne Rooney (C) of Man.Utd is congratulated by teammates, Ryan Giggs (L), Cristiano Ronaldo (2nd L), Paul Scholes (2nd R) and Anderson (R) after scoring his second and his team's fourth goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on March 29, 2008 in Manchester, England.  (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Martial and Rashford can be ideal for the club’s ethos of promoting young players

United may sign Antoine Griezmann and he might turn out to be an instant success. He could even go on to write his name in their history books. But no goal of his would feel as special as the sight of Rashford sliding towards Sir Alex Ferguson stand to celebrate an injury time winner. He is one of their own; having been at the club for longer a duration than Griezmann has been at his last two clubs put together.

Martial won the Premier League player of the month award in his debut month (September 2015). He was the third youngest player ever to receive the award after Micah Richards and Michael Owen.

He has had his struggles since Mourinho took over, but at 21, Martial looks poised to join the elite list of United's illustrious forwards. Signed at the age of 19, the Frenchman fits in with United's youth-oriented policy as well – although at a somewhat higher price.

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