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A number of high-profile stars and pundits agree that Marcus Rashford is shining after joining Catalan giants Barcelona on loan from Manchester United this summer.

The United academy graduate fell out of favour under Ruben Amorim last season and spent the second half of last term on loan with Aston Villa.

His future was a major talking point this summer, with Hansi Flick's Barcelona winning the race for his signature and the England international hasn't looked back since then. The 27-year-old now has eight goal contributions in his last seven games, with his latest feat a goal in the 4-1 defeat to Sevilla.

Ex-Barcelona star Gary Lineker has heaped praise on Rashford's start to life in Catalonia, telling the latest Rest is Football podcast: "I'm pleased for Marcus [Rashford], I don't think he could've had a much better start. I mean, admittedly, they lost this particular game, but through no fault of his, in fact, I think he was probably their best player."

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