As Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial synergised with rapier precision for Manchester United’s majestic third goal at Carrow Road, it became clear why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had spoken in such confident terms about the Frenchman’s return to the team.



Ahead of travelling to Norwich, Solskjaer was bullish about Martial having “everything in his locker” to play as United’s central striker in a 4-2-3-1 system and, after eight weeks out, the 23-year-old’s importance shone like neon lights under the Norfolk night sky.



Not only does he possess supreme gifts when it comes to finishing but, crucially, he also allows Rashford to flourish to his true potential. In Martial’s absence Rashford has ploughed a furrow, running hard and occasionally finding joy, but mostly looking isolated.



However, with a partner to bounce off, Rashford is transformed, capable of picking through defences with close-quarter combinations.



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