There are so many exciting moments described in this lively biography of football star Marcus Rashford. There’s the story of his first game for Manchester United’s first team, the club he’d followed all his life, a fairytale debut in which he scored twice to secure them a place in the next round of the Europa League. His first game in the Premier League was just as impressive – again, he scored twice to win the game. He scored on his debut for England too, at 18 years old, the youngest ever English player to do that. And yet, for many, what really marks him out is his success in persuading the government to extend free school meals for children during the summer holidays, and his campaigning against food poverty. It all makes for thrilling, inspiring reading, and Harry Meredith’s narrative does full justice to the drama. Thoroughly recommended for young football fans, whichever team they support.
Marcus Rashford MBE became the youngest football player to score on their England debut, ahead of the Euro 2016 tournament.
Marked as a talented forward in the Manchester United Academy from a young age, the homegrown hero has become a force both on and off the pitch. From humble beginnings in Greater Manchester, to pushing the government to tackle food poverty, this young star shines brightly in the Premier League and beyond.
What a strike! Harry Meredith writes stories for children and also works in e-commerce. He studied Creative Writing at Bath Spa University, where he majored in Children's Literature and Non-Fiction. He also studied in the USA at Bennington College, Vermont. He's a football fanatic, and when he's not writing, working or heading out on adventures, you'll find him watching football.
