After being benched for Wednesday’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea, Marcus Rashford has been told by Ten Hag that he must push his way back into United’s starting lineup.

Former Magpies striker Alan Shearer blasted Rashford, 26, saying he “didn’t look interested” after his performance in Saturday’s 1-0 loss to Newcastle.

Although he only has two goals for the 2023–24 season, the England forward scored 17 league goals for the Red Devils the previous season.

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“Rashford is an incredible, good player,” Ten Hag said on Friday.

“You can’t do it with 11 players, he can’t play every game, and he’s not in this moment in the form he was last year but I am sure he will get there.

“It is up to them [to get back into the side]. The team will always line themselves up and the best players who form the best team will play.”

Midfielder Scott McTominay, who scored both goals in the victory over Chelsea, leads United in scoring this season.

Ten Hag stated that he expects every player to contribute to the squad in the same way that McTominay and Maguire have recently.

“I think we have a squad and in the squad, there is internal competition. If you want a successful season you need more than 11 players,” the Dutchman said.

“They are here, they are great players and have played into the team. That’s what you expect from every player, there has to be a dedication to aim for this.”

On Saturday at Old Trafford (15:00 GMT), United takes on a highly competitive Bournemouth.