Marcus Rashford goal: Watch Manchester United forward complete hat-trick in thrashing of RB Leipzig

Rashford came off the bench to score a fantastic hat-trick in the Champions League

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Marcus Rashford completed a stunning hat-trick in less than half an hour after coming off the bench in Manchester United’s 5-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig in the Champions League group stage. 

The England international, whose campaign for free school meals has become a huge political force across the country, was introduced in the second half as United led 1-0 and combined to devastating effect with Bruno Fernandes to spring the offside trap and rifle home his first goal. 

His second goal was electric, too, seizing on a rare error from Leipzig’s defence, jinking past the last defender and fizzing a shot into the far corner. 

He might have completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot, but generously allowed Anthony Martial to get on the scoresheet, before another fantastic goal ensured that Rashford’s cameo was rewarded with the match ball. 

Watch the goal below: