Marcus Rashford and Cameron Borthwick-Jackson have both signed new long-term contracts that will keep them at Manchester United until at least June 2020 with an option to extend for a further year.
Rashford, 18, came through the ranks of our academy and was handed a first-team debut for the Europa League game against Midtjylland. He grabbed his opportunity with both hands by scoring twice, a feat he remarkably repeated three days later on his first league appearance against Arsenal.
Rashford has made 17 appearances and scored eight goals for the Reds as well as scoring in 2min 18sec on his England debut last Friday against Australia and also being named in the squad for the finals of Euro 2016.
Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward said: “Marcus is a naturally talented footballer with great potential. He has taken his chances well and has integrated into the first team very quickly.
“I am delighted that Marcus has signed a new contract, he is at the right club to continue his development. He is still very young and we need to be patient but he is developing in the right way and we believe he has a great future ahead of him.”
Rashford added: “I am delighted to have signed a new contract. I have always been a Manchester United fan, so to be playing in the first team really is a dream come true. I am grateful for having the chance to prove myself. To be able to play football at the biggest club in the world means everything to me and my family.”
Borthwick-Jackson,19, came through the ranks of our academy and was handed a first-team debut in the Premier League game against West Bromwich Albion in November. He continued to make progress and went on to make 14 appearances for the first team and was also named U21 young player of the year voted for by the Manchester United fans.
Woodward said: “Cameron is one of a number of young players to come through our academy to make their first team debut last season. This is something that our club has always done and promoting the academy and U21 players is something that makes everybody associated with the club very proud. I’m delighted that Cameron has signed his new contract and look forward to seeing him in the squad for many years to come”
Borthwick-Jackson said: “I have grown up at United and have enjoyed every minute of being here. Last season was an incredible experience to make my first team debut and a dream come true for myself and my family. I feel it stands me in good stead for continuing my development as a Manchester United player. I will continue to work hard and take advice from the manager and his coaching team to improve with every training session”