Mr Rashford was awarded an MBE and was internationally recognized for his work in providing free school meals and other support for low-income families during holidays in the UK. His last season on the pitch was his most successful goal-scoring season for United, but his form has slumped this season and his own commitment has been called into question.
He revealed he turned down “life-changing” money to stay in United's academy and even tried playing for another team before returning to his boyhood club.
“Listen, I'm not a perfect person. When I make a mistake, I'm going to be the first to raise my hand and say we need to do better,” he said. “But if I ever question my commitment to Man United, that's when I have to speak up. It's about someone questioning my entire identity and everything I stand for as a man.” I grew up here. I've played for this club since I was a boy. When I was a kid, my family spent life-changing money to wear this badge. I declined.
“I accept any criticism. I don't care what the headline is. From podcasts, social media, newspapers. I can take it. But if you take my commitment to this club and my love for football and getting my family involved in football… If you start to have doubts, I would simply ask you to be a little more human.”
Rashford played in last weekend's game against Fulham, ending United's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.
“I promise you, the world has yet to see the best of this United team and players,” he said. “We want to get back to playing in the Champions League and then we have a big international tournament coming up at the end of the season. We'll get back to where we should be. We just have to keep working. No, and it starts with me.”
