Steven Gerrard labelled Marcus Rashford as England’s ‘most dangerous player’ in the first half of the Three Lions’ 7-0 victory over North Macedonia.
Rashford became the first Manchester United player to score for England at Old Trafford since David Beckham against Sweden in November 2001 on Monday.
The 25-year-old particularly impressed in the first-half and put England 3-0 up just before the break with an assist from Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson.
Liverpool legend Gerrard hailed Rashford at full-time and told Channel 4: ‘I thought he was our most dangerous player in the earlier stages.
‘The threat was there. There is a hunger and relentlessness about this England team now.
‘Nice little tap in from Marcus, who was our biggest threat up to that point.’
Joe Cole was also full of praise for Rashford at half-time, adding: ‘Outstanding. He missed the Malta game but he was so clever, getting into positions and they were feeding him the ball.
‘He gave [North Macedonia] a torrid time. When you’re playing against a player with that kind of speed, agility and ability – you cannot stop him.’
England’s 7-0 win marked North Macedonia’s heaviest defeat and the first time they have conceded seven times in a single match.
Gareth Southgate’s side, meanwhile, have now won 12 consecutive home games in European Championship qualifying by an aggregate score of 47-4.
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