ALL OUR PLAYERS HAVE TO BE THE COMMITMENTS

Perhaps with Rashford in mind, Southgate reminds his men that they must be dedicated to the cause

- JOHN CROSS

GARETH SOUTHGATE has reminded all of his squad about their “commitment” ahead of next year’s Euros.

And the message could easily have been aimed at Marcus Rashford ahead of England’s qualifier with North Macedonia at Old Trafford.

No one can doubt Rashford’s ability or his passion for his beloved Manchester United, but his England career has been more stop-start since making his senior debut seven years ago.

Rashford, 25, has won 52 caps but only made 22 starts for his country. He pulled out of England’s squad in March through injury, then posted pictures on social media of himself on a whistle-stop break to New York.

The United striker’s last friendly appearance was against Romania in 2021 when he scored the winner. Before his run-out as a substitute in Malta on Friday night, his last 10 appearances all came in major tournament finals.

That is almost Ryan Giggs territory as the ex-United winger was infamous for pulling out of friendlies with Wales.