Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford says his desire to adopt Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s winning mentality in the hopes of replicating his success.

The 18-year-old, who came on as a 68th-minute substitute during Englands 2-0 victory over Malta has already netted four goals from nine appearances in all competitions for the Red Devils this season.

When asked what it is like for a teenager to train alongside 35-year-old summer signing Ibrahimovic, a winner of 31 trophies during his goal-laden career, Marcus is forthcoming in his praise.

Rashford says he is amazed by the quality in the United squad which includes the likes of Wayne Rooney and Ibrahimovic.

‘It has been amazing,’ Rashford told the Manchester United website.

‘We’ve got a lot of world-class players in the team, especially in the forwards like Zlatan and Wayne. For the young lads, we can’t ask for anything better. The likes of me, Anthony and Jesse – watching these forwards play and how they train, their mentality is so important.’

The England international believes that Ibrahimovic’s winning mentality has brought him success in his career and is what made him one of the best strikers in the world.

‘You can’t ask for more. Zlatan is very easy to speak to and he’s easy to get along with. The way he approaches every game is about winning,’ he added.

‘He wants to win, regardless of the opponent, whether we are home or away, whatever the odds, he always wants to find a way to win. That mentality is what you need to be at the top level. That is where he is and where he has been for years.’

Manchester United travel to Anfield when they take on a confident Liverpool side in the Premier League on Monday.

Kick-off has been scheduled for 21:00.