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Samuel Meade

Marcus Rashford doubles down on Bruno Fernandes verdict with "not good enough" admission

Marcus Rashford insists getting close to trophies "ain't good enough" for Manchester United as Bruno Fernandes claimed Europa League success is "still not enough"

The Red Devils hold a hefty advantage over Roma in their semi-final as they eye the final in Gdansk.

United are aiming to end a four-year wait for a trophy with their last piece of silverware coming courtesy of their Europa League success in 2017.

Since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took charge has had guided the Red Devils to four semi-finals - falling short on every occasion.

And Rashford is now determined to get over the line as he longs for the feeling of winning.

He told the club's official website : "I think the trophy is the biggest thing.

Marcus Rashford concedes near misses "ain't good enough" (Getty Images)

"If we can manage to get our hands on some silverware, I think it will push the team in the right direction.

"In the last two years, I think we’ve been close but, at the end of the day, close just ain’t good enough for this club.

"As a player, you miss that feeling of winning trophies. It’s as simple as that, maybe it just takes one trophy to put you over that line and really set something up for the team."

Fernandes is targeting a first trophy at Old Trafford having joined in January 2020.

Bruno Fernandes wants more than just the Europa League at Old Trafford (PETER POWELL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

The Portuguese star has been credited with driving United forward, both on and off the pitch, and has already said that European success would be a step in the right direction but is demanding more.

He said: "For us, it is a signal of improvement if we win the Europa League, because last season we didn't win anything.

"So, if we win a trophy this season it is an improvement - but still not enough for us.

"But it is something growing up from the club. From the players, it is a sign that we are doing a little bit better, but we have still a lot to improve on as I said before, and we will improve.

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