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Gareth Southgate hails 'tremendous talent' Marcus Rashford as England striker marks 150th game for Man United with another winning goal

By Adam Shergold for MailOnline

Published: 06:43 GMT, 21 January 2019 | Updated: 06:44 GMT, 21 January 2019

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England manager Gareth Southgate has praised 'tremendous talent' Marcus Rashford after the striker reached 150 appearances for Manchester United.

The 21-year-old marked the milestone with the winning goal as United made it seven wins from seven under interim coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer by beating Brighton 2-1 on Saturday.

That was Rashford's 41st goal for United, putting him ahead of even Cristiano Ronaldo at the same stage of his career.

Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring on his 150th Manchester United appearance on Saturday

Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring on his 150th Manchester United appearance on Saturday

The England striker curled home a spectacular winner as United defeated Brighton 2-1 

The England striker curled home a spectacular winner as United defeated Brighton 2-1 

England manager Gareth Southgate, who was honoured by the Football Writers' Association following the World Cup semi-final run, was full of praise for Rashford

England manager Gareth Southgate, who was honoured by the Football Writers' Association following the World Cup semi-final run, was full of praise for Rashford

He has also scored six goals in 31 outings for England and Three Lions boss Southgate believes this is just the beginning for one of the brightest talents of his generation.

'Given that he's only 21, he will definitely continue to improve,' Southgate said as he was honoured by the Football Writers' Association

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