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'I'm pleased I scored for him': Marcus Rashford dedicates goals against Wales to friend who died two days ago after a long battle with cancer... after England star dropped to his knees and pointed to the sky following his stunning free-kick

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Marcus Rashford has revealed the emotional reasoning behind the celebration for his first goal in England's 3-0 victory over Wales.

It was a memorable night for the Manchester United forward who scored twice to ensure England took top spot in Group B and advance to the last-16.

After scoring his first goal, Rashford dropped to his knees and pointed to the sky in what was a poignant celebration for a friend who has died following a long battle with cancer.

Marcus Rashford scored a stunning free-kick to open the scoring in a 3-0 victory for England

Marcus Rashford scored a stunning free-kick to open the scoring in a 3-0 victory for England

After celebrating with his team-mates he dropped to his knees and pointed towards the sky

After celebrating with his team-mates he dropped to his knees and pointed towards the sky

Rashford dedicated the goal to a friend who has recently died after a long battle with cancer

Rashford dedicated the goal to a friend who has recently died after a long battle with cancer

During his post-match interview, he said: 'I lost one of my friends a couple of days ago. 

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