Rashford: 'I was disciplined for oversleeping'
"I overslept and was late for the team meeting," Rashford told BT Sports after the game. "It's the rules of the team, and it's a mistake that can happen. I'm disappointed that I didn't get to start, but understand the coach's decision."
Meanwhile, Ten Hag appreciated that Rashford reacted well after the penalty, played aggressively and scored the decisive goal. "It's the right response," the Dutch coach insisted. "This matter is also closed. The players need to follow the discipline and the rules. If the reaction is like Rashford, then that is the right answer."
Before the ball rolled, Ten Hag revealed that Rashford was a substitute for "internal discipline". At the beginning of the second half, the English striker entered the field when Man Utd played at a stalemate. Rashford immediately made the difference with a breakthrough into the middle, past two Wolves defenders and then shot into the near corner to open the score. Six minutes later, the 25-year-old striker continued to tear the opponent's net, but was denied the goal by VAR because the ball touched his hand.
Rashford is in great form both in national and club colors. At the 2022 World Cup, he scored three goals - England's best achievement, equal to Bukayo Saka - even as a substitute. When he returned to Man Utd, Rashford scored in all three matches, against Wolves, Nottingham Forest in the Premier League and Burnley in the English League Cup, helping the club to win. "It's a great feeling for a striker when that," said Rashford of the current scoring streak.
The England striker admitted Man Utd could not perform the football desired, but fought for the three points. "I think for a club that is growing, trying to be the best version you can be, you have to be able to win these games. I'm really pleased that United have done that." , said Rashford.
The goal against Wolves helped Rashford contribute to 100 goals, including 65 goals and 35 assists, in the Premier League since his debut in February 2016. Regarding this special goal, Rashford highly appreciated the collective play of Man Utd. He analyzed: "Finishing is always my favorite thing. When the ball hits the net, it's a great feeling. But I think the whole team deployed the ball well in that situation. Wolves played firmly with five years. defender, and didn't reveal a lot of space. But we found it and made good use of it."
Rashford's high form helps Man Utd overcome Tottenham to rise to fourth in the Premier League with two points more and one point behind Newcastle. In the next round, the "Red Devils" returned to Old Trafford's home ground to host Bournemouth on January 3.
