Rashford spent the previous season on loan at Barcelona, where he scored 14 goals and provided 14 assists in all competitions, contributing to the team's league title win.

Now, as his move to Spain is no longer an option, Rashford has returned to England, where Carrick plans to reintegrate him into the team.

Fabrizio Romano revealed that Rashford has formally returned to Manchester United, with the €30 million buy option clause for Barcelona having expired.

Barcelona remains interested in keeping Rashford, but only on loan, and Manchester United is taking its time to make a decision about his future.

Rashford is expected to play a significant role for England in their remaining World Cup group stage fixtures against Ghana and Panama, ahead of the new campaign.