This season, as the Red Devils have been pushing for a top-four finish, Rashford has been in the best shape of his life at Old Trafford and has thrived under United manager Erik ten Hag.
Since representing England in the Qatar 2022 World Cup, the 25-year-old United attacker has scored an impressive 17 goals in 18 games.
Several players have since imitated Rashford’s celebration move of standing motionless and placing his index finger on his temple.
Whilst the significance of his enigmatic goal celebration was unclear, Rashford’s last season’s mental health issues were thought to be an allusion.
Rashford admitted in 2022 that “I was struggling at moments with more mental things.”
“Last season, I wasn’t in the correct frame of mind for games far too frequently.”
Ferdinand claimed that when he spoke with Rashford at United’s training facility, the England star was frank and honest about his celebration.
Ferdinand claims that Rashford’s celebration is “basic” in its intent because the United player wants to emphasize “mentality” as the key lesson to be learned.
“I ran into [long-time receptionist] Kath [Phipps], the lady’s been there for 56 years! Ridiculous!
“But the celebration is a way of thinking. Lovely, right? Simple. Yet it has simply traveled a great deal.
“The entire globe is doing it right now. That’s the effect Rashford has had—all the young youngsters scoring goals.
“But the celebration is a way of thinking. Lovely, right? Simple. Yet it has simply traveled a great deal.
“The entire globe is doing it right now. That’s the effect Rashford has had—all the young youngsters scoring goals.