Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford says he has learned a lot from teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s mentality towards football.

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The Swedish striker has already scored 20 goals for the season so far, following their 3-0 victory over Leicester City the past weekend.

Rashford has heaped praise on the 35-year-old, while also insisting that his mindset towards the game is what the younger players at the club benefit from.

When asked by ManUtd.com if he can pinpoint any aspect he had picked up from working with Ibrahimovic, Rashford replied:

‘I think it’s the way his mentality works. That is probably the biggest thing, not only for the young players but other players can take that from him as well,’ Rashford told the Manchester United website.

‘In fact, that is definitely the main thing. It’s good for the dressing room. Sometimes, if we’re down, he can pick us back up and, when we’re up, he keeps us up. Bringing in that type of player, it has been key.’

Rashford has already scored a total of six times and has assisted two goals from 30 appearances in all competition so far this season.

Manchester United will next take on Watford in the Premier League on Saturday.

The match at Old Trafford kicks off at 17:00.

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