Marcus Rashford a class act on and off the pitch, the United striker was honoured at the Football Writers’ Association annual tribute awards.
The 23-year-old has become the youngest ever recipient of the FWA tribute in recognition of his work to fight child poverty during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
"I have known him since he was seven years of age and seen him develop into a truly wonderful person"
Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed Marcus Rashford after he was recognised by the Football Writers' Association for his achievements on and off the pitch pic.twitter.com/DrgoLZbOKe
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“I have known him since being a kid of 7 years of age, and seen him develop through the ranks of Manchester United into a truly wonderful person.
“Apart from his football life, what he has achieved in the last few months is quite astonishing, how he has helped the people in need is a truly amazing achievement.
“I would like to congratulate him on that. He has shown to young people in particular there is a different way of dealing with life.
“He has shown great humility, he has shown courage to do what he did, so this achievement is well deserved and should be recognised with what he has done.
“So Marcus, well done on a fantastic achievement.”