Marcus Rashford in dream return to Man Utd team as he scores just minutes into Wolves clash after Belfast bender

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MARCUS RASHFORD scored for Manchester United just five minutes into his first team return this evening.

The 26-year-old started for the Red Devils against Wolves for the first time since his controversial night out in Belfast.

Marcus Rashford scored for Man Utd on his return following his Belfast bender[/caption]

He broke the deadlock just five minutes into the game[/caption]

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Marcus Rashford fires Man United ahead early on at the Molineux

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And he broke the deadlock just five minutes into the match with a fantastic strike from the edge of the box.

Rashford was also pivotal in the build-up to United’s second goal, setting the ball out to Luke Shaw on the left, who squared it across goal to Rasmus Hojlund.

The England international was punished by United manager Erik ten Hag last week after calling in sick for training following a a 12-hour tequila bender.

He was subsequently dropped ahead of United’s FA Cup clash with Newport County.

But Ten Hag has since insisted that the “internal matter” has been dealt with.

And Rashford got the nod for the trip to Molineux.

On Thursday, Ten Hag said: “Marcus has taken responsibility for his actions. This has been dealt with as an internal disciplinary matter, which is now closed.”

Rashford was reportedly fined £650,000 – two weeks worth of his wages – as punishment for missing training.

Rashford returned to the Man Utd squad this evening[/caption]

Rashford's Belfast bender

WEDNESDAY JAN 24

9.55am: Rashford arrives for Man United training.
4.21pm: Private jet leaves Manchester.
5.17pm: Plane lands at Belfast International airport. Rashford checks into the Fitzwilliam Hotel and visits the Dirty Onion and Lavery’s bar.

THURSDAY JAN 25

1.06pm: Picture posted online of Rashford at Larne FC.
2pm: Arrives at restaurant.
4.30pm: Leaves restaurant.
9.40pm: Rashford sends a driver to bring waitress to Villa Italia restaurant.

FRIDAY JAN 26

00.30am: Rashford filmed going into Thompson’s Garage nightclub.
2am: Rashford leaves and the group go back to his hotel — although a source close to the player insists it was at 1.15am.
2.50am: The star passes out fully dressed.
5am: Rashford and his minders leave hotel.
7am: Private jet leaves Belfast airport.
8am: Plane touches down at Manchester airport.

SUNDAY JAN 28

Rashford is dropped from FA Cup game against Newport County. United boss Erik ten Hag says Rashford’s behaviour is an “internal matter” and he will “deal” with it.

MONDAY JAN 29
8.45am: Rashford arrives for training.

And Ten Hag has urged the forward, along with the rest of his squad, to remember what it means to represent Manchester United.

During his pre-match press conference, he said: “First of all, the players at this level need to manage themselves.

“That is what you can demand from the player.

“The player has to know what is good and not good.

“When you want to play top-level football, it just demands a certain way of life. Always.”

Rashford started in United’s front three alongside Alejandro Garnacho and Hojlund.

Andre Onana returned in goal following the Africa Cup of Nations, with Altay Bayindir moving to the bench.

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