'He can be one of world's best' Tuchel urges Rashford to push himself and fulfil his potential

Thomas Tuchel believes that Marcus Rashford can still become one of the best players in the world, but the England head coach has warned the forward will end up with regrets unless he pushes himself to the limit and improves in the final third.

- Jacob Steinberg

Tuchel, who also cautiously opened the door to Jude Bellingham being part of England’s leadership group if the midfielder returns to the squad, pulled no punches as he discussed Rashford’s development in the leadup to the World Cup qualifier against Latvia in Riga tonight.

England’s head coach said that potential is not enough and made clear that the challenge for the 27-year-old forward, who has 18 goals in 64 international appearances, is to become more consistent.

"That is the headline for him,” Tuchel said. “To keep on pushing himself to the limit. The limit for him is very, very high. Maybe higher than for others. He has the potential, but potential is a dangerous word with high-level sports.

“You have to reach your personal best on a regular basis. It’s not a question of talent, it’s a question of whether he can prove the point at club and international level. Whether he starts for us or comes off the bench he has to constantly prove himself.