Manchester United legend Roy Keane has praised Marcus Rashford for how he has developed on and off the pitch.
The 22-year-old wrote an open letter to members of parliament asking for the free school meals scheme to be extended to cover the summer holidays which, after initially being turned down, was approved earlier this week.
Rashford's campaign earned him widespread praise and Keane hailed him for his attitude and also talked up his improvements for United.
“When you’re that age and that high profile, you think sometimes somebody else would speak up for people. He’s talking from his own experiences as a kid growing up in Manchester," Keane told Sky Sports.
"He’s speaking from his own heart and that’s why this is such a strong message. He should be proud. I bet he just wants to focus on playing football now, that’s a lot easier because some people think you shouldn’t speak up for people. All credit to him - he deserves it.
“His performances over the last year, playing in a couple of different positions, coming off the back of a bad injury. He is maturing very well, and if he keeps this kind of progress up - because he’s still learning his trade.
"The kid is doing everything right on the pitch and off it. He’s brilliant to watch, he’s exciting, a goal threat. He looks like he loves playing football, he’s a local lad. The world’s at his feet.”
