Rooney praised Rashford's dedication and resilience, stating that he has "got his head down, he's doing well, he's playing well." He believes that Rashford is a "top, top player" when at his best and hopes he will continue to perform and stay settled at the club.

Rooney also commended Thomas Tuchel for bringing Rashford to Barcelona and giving him opportunities to play, which has likely boosted Rashford's confidence. Although Anthony Gordon has taken over some of Rashford's playing time, Rooney still thinks Tuchel made a good decision to bring Rashford in and play him.