Marcus Rashford has been hailed as 'the future of England' by no less than his exalted Manchester United team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

There were fears that the 18-year-old England international would have his development curtailed by the arrival of the Sweden icon this summer, but Ibrahimovic has been impressed by the youngster.

The 34-year-old believes he can help the likes of Rashford improve by sharing his experience that has brought league titles with PSG, Barcelona, AC Milan, Ajax and Juventus during an illustrious career.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was speaking to Sky Sports in an interview to be broadcast on Sunday

The Sweden icon believes that teenager Marcus Rashford (left) is the future of England

Ibrahimovic believes he can help improve United's young players, like Memphis Depay

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Speaking in an interview with Sky Sports that will be broadcast on Sunday, Ibrahimovic said: 'I can do a lot for the young players. I have been at the top for 10-15 years, I have played for clubs that players could only dream about and I have won with every club I have been at.

'I have played with big champions, big quality, top players, this is something I have brought with me and I give to the younger players.

'This ability, the focus, what they need to do, the demands of a player. I see Rashford as a huge talent, I have been here two weeks and I also saw him last season.

'I get to see him live every day now and he is the future of England. He just needs to keep working hard, keep focusing and everything will come by itself.

'I got help from many players. I remember I went to Juventus where all the big stars were, I saw the way they were behaving, training, how professional they were, how they were eating. You study all the small details and start to do the same. Then you become one of them,' he added.

Rashford trains alongside world record signing Paul Pogba (left) ahead of United's opener

Ibrahimovic believes that playing with United captain will be an 'easy combination'

The 34-year-old celebrates scoring the winner in the Community Shield at Wembley

While Ibrahimovic has high hopes for the youngster, he also imagines a bright future for his partnership with United veteran Wayne Rooney.

'I think it will work very well. The more time we spend on the pitch together, the more we get to know each other. We will understand each other very well,' he told Sky Sports.

'We like to play football, we like to come and get the ball and build up the game. But it's not only about two players, it's a team sport.

'He's an intelligent player and I think I am too. I will not be in his way and I believe he will not be in mine. So it's an easy combination,' he said.