Some Manchester United fans aren't impressed by Marcus Rashford's decision to speak out on the criticism he has faced in recent weeks.
The 26-year-old has endured a difficult campaign at Old Trafford with United failing to build on a positive debut season under Erik ten Hag last year.
Rashford enjoyed one of the best season of his career under Ten Hag last season with United going on to end their six-year trophy drought and the striker ending the campaign with 30 goals.
But he's been unable to replicate that form this season, leading to some questions over his commitment to United.
He's landed himself in hot water at United this season too on a couple of occasions and was recently fined £650,000 for spending two nights partying in Belfast in January before reporting ill to training.
But Rashford has hit back at the criticism he has faced in the media in recent weeks in a deep-dive interview with the Players’ Tribune.
Marcus Rashford has spoken out against his critics
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The England international feels there has been a certain "tone" to the coverage of him and felt the need to speak up.
He said: "It can’t just be about me as a 26-year-old lad on a night out, or a lad getting a parking ticket. It’s got to be about how much my car costs, guessing my weekly salary, my jewelry or even my tattoos.
"It’s got to be about my body language, and questioning my morals, and speculating about my family, and my football future. There’s a tone to it that you don’t get with all footballers. Let’s just leave it at that.
"I think some of it goes back to the pandemic. I was just trying to use my voice to make sure that kids weren’t going hungry, because I know exactly how it feels.
"For some reason, that seemed to rub certain people the wrong way. It seems like they’ve been waiting for me to have a human moment so they can point the finger and say, 'See? See who he really is?'
"Listen, I’m not a perfect person. When I make a mistake, I’ll be the first one to put my hand up and say that I need to do better.
"But if you ever question my commitment to Man United, that’s when I have to speak up. It’s like somebody questioning my entire identity, and everything I stand for as a man."
However, Rashford's comments haven't gone down well with some United supporters who want to see the forward doing his talking on the pitch.
One fan fumed: "Marcus Rashford once again making everything about himself. At this difficult moment at the club. The funny thing is, he will definitely drop another stinker against Manchester City."
Another said: "Bro is actually selfish, can't pass anymore, can't shoot and can't even take on players anymore."
A third posted: "Talk is cheap. Prove it on the pitch."
Marcus Rashford has had a difficult year at Manchester United
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Another wrote: "Actions speak louder than words. Just turn up on the pitch, show what you are made of and these interviews won't be needed."
One other noted: "Attention seeker like always."
Rashford's comments come after Alan Shearer blasted the United attacker's "body language" during United's FA Cup win over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night.
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Shearer said: "I don't like his body language at times. He's trying to send a message out to the fans, 'it's not my fault'.
"You as an individual have to take responsibility now and again for your actions on the pitch. Get up and get on with it.
"Marcus Rashford still has to send out the correct message to the fans with his body language and at times this season he hasn't done that. He is getting frustrated."
