David Beckham scribbles message to Marcus Rashford: Good luck and continue working hard and playing with joy and passion
DAVID BECKHAM has given Marcus Rashford the ultimate words of encouragement - scribbled on to the back of a Manchester United shirt.
The 18-year-old Old Trafford sensation posted a picture on Instagram showing the shirt, scrawled with neat handwriting from Becks.
Just like Rashford, Beckham came through the ranks at United as a youngster - but it took Goldenballs till his early 20s before he really broke into the first team under Sir Alex Ferguson in the mid-90s.
The now 41-year-old went on to play 360 times for United before he was sold to Real Madrid in the summer of 2003.
But Beckham, who grew up a Man Utd fan, still follows the team and goes to watch them play.
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And like most of the Stretford End he was thrilled with the progress of young Rashford last term as he chipped in eight goals during his first ever campaign in the Premier League.
The message on this shirt read: "To Marcus, good luck and continue working hard and playing with joy and passion. Love David Beckham."
Rashford was clearly thrilled with the gift as he got ready for the new season at Manchester United.
He said on Instagram: "Nice to be appreciated by one of the best."
Beckham has been on show at Wimbledon in recent weeks, where he and sons Cruz and Romeo watched a match involving Roger Federer.
The former England captain was also snapped salmon fishing with friends - and even found some success.