Rashford's Barcelona Move Revives England Hopes Ahead of 2026 World Cup

In a surprising turn of events, Marcus Rashford has seen his career trajectory shift dramatically in the past few months. The England international, who was previously struggling for playing time at Manchester United, has now secured a loan move to Barcelona.

Since his arrival at Camp Nou, Rashford has already featured in two games for the Catalan giants, impressing Hansi Flick and the Barcelona faithful. This move has not gone unnoticed by Rashford's national team manager, Thomas Tuchel, who has decided to recall the forward to the England setup for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia.

Tuchel's decision to include Rashford in the England squad has been a major talking point among fans, as the manager has opted to pick the 27-year-old over the likes of Jack Grealish. The former Chelsea boss has been clear in his vision, stating that he has been impressed with Rashford's move to Barcelona and the player's qualities in attack.

With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Rashford's return to the England setup has reignited his chances of being a part of the team heading into the quadrennial tournament. The player will now have the opportunity to cement his place in the national team by taking his chances in the upcoming international fixtures.