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David McDonnell

Marcus Rashford lays out Man Utd plan as they look to overcome AC Milan

Marcus Rashford says Manchester United are confident they can put on a "dominant display" at AC Milan to reach the Europa League quarter-finals.

United go to the San Siro tomorrow, needing at least one goal to progress, after conceding a late equaliser to draw 1-1 in last week's first leg at Old Trafford.

Rashford missed that tie through injury, the first game of United's 45 this season he has not been involved in. But the forward said he is confident Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side can go to Milan and progress to the last eight.

"It's a massive game for us," said Rashford. "I'm feeling positive, optimistic.

"I think with the first performance we showed we can do well in difficult conditions but now, going to the San Siro, we're looking to put on a dominant display and ultimately score goals."

United forwards Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood have struggled for goals this season, although Rashford, who has 18 to his name, said: "Every single year is different.

"As players, the only thing we can do is give ourselves the best chance of playing well, which is by preparing well, training well, and going into the games as positive as possible, even when you're tired or fatigued.

"That's the atmosphere the manager's brought to the club and we as players are happy with that and comfortable with that."

Rashford has been playing through the pain barrier with a shoulder injury this season, but sidestepped the issue when asked if he will need to have surgery on it after the Euros this summer.

"To be honest, I just focus on the next game at hand and that's just the way I deal with it," said Rashford. "What's needed after, we'll deal with that after, but my main focus is just being fit and available for the games and giving my best for the team."

Martial is out of the trip to Milan, but Paul Pogba, David De Gea, Donny van de Beek and Edinsn Cavani are all back and are travelling.

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