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We are going there as a team determined to win the tournament, ” says England forward Marcus Rashford ahead of Euro 2020

England striker Marcus Rashford believes every player in the squad has a role to play at Euro 2020 and is more concerned with winning the England title than seeing his name in the starting line-up.

The Manchester United forward captained England and scored in last weekend’s 1-0 friendly win over Romania but it remains to be seen if the Manchester United forward will start against Croatia as manager Gareth Southgate has plenty of options in attacking areas.

Marcus Rashford feels the competition for places and the quality throughout the squad means every one of the 26 players selected by Southgate can play a part in any success.

“We go there as a squad that’s trying to win a tournament,” Rashford told British media on Monday. “Whether you’re starting in the first 11, you’ve still got a massive role to play if we want to win the tournament.

“Don’t get me wrong, everybody wants to be in the first 11 but I think from my experience of being in tournaments you need a squad, you have to have players capable of coming on at different moments and giving that extra spark.

“I think in our squad we have that all over the pitch, so to be honest, it (starting against Croatia) is not at the front of my mind.”

England, semi-finalists at the 2018 World Cup, face Scotland on June 18 and the Czech Republic four days later after playing Croatia, with all games being held at Wembley.

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