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Louis van Gaal calls for Marcus Rashford calm

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal warns against creating too much hype around Marcus Rashford after the 18-year-old burst onto the scene with four goals in two games.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has urged people not to put too much pressure on the shoulders of young striker Marcus Rashford.

The 18-year-old has made a dream start to his United career, scoring two goals on his debut against FC Midtjylland to help his side into the last 16 of the Europa League before backing that up with another brace against Arsenal on Sunday.

Van Gaal believes that Rashford will have no problems keeping his feet on the ground, but warned against building up too much media hype around the teenager.

"First I think that the media have to let him in peace. You are in front of his house and that kind of stuff," Van Gaal told reporters.

"I don't think that is beneficial for a boy of 18. Give him time to be 18. We shall guide him in that way.

"I think he's a very modest guy so I don't think that will be a problem. When you have so much media attention, it can go another way, but I feel he can keep his feet on the ground."

Rashford was only handed his United debut after Anthony Martial was injured in the warm-up for last Thursday's Europa League match.

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Anthony Martial of Manchester United in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Sunderland at Old Trafford on September 26, 2015 in Manchester, United Kingdom.
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