‘Don’t grow a big head’, Federico Macheda urges Marcus Rashford
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Updated 06/03/2016 at 10:42 GMT
Fleeting breakthrough act Federico Macheda has urged current Manchester United sensation Marcus Rashford to ignore the hype surrounding him.
Manchester United's English striker Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Europa League round of 32, second leg football match between Manchester United and and FC Midtjylland at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west En
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Rashford has spearheaded a mini-rival at Old Trafford, bagging braces in his first two senior appearances against FC Midtjylland and Arsenal.
However, Macheda has a warning for the 18-year-old: do not get complacent.
"Marcus needs to continue working hard, don't grow a big head, don't read or listen to all the hype and be lucky with injuries," Macheda told The Sun.
"The kid has got a great chance to play more than I had, so he must stay as calm and hungry as he is now.
"United will look after him - so everything is stacked in his favour."
A fine individual effort from Macheda (then 17) against Aston Villa helped United to the Premier League title in 2009 – but he has since drifted into obscurity and currently plies his trade at Championship side Cardiff City.
Following Rashford's immediate impact, United have a realistic chance of finishing top four, while they also entertain Liverpool in the Europa League last 16.
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