Rashford forms 'up there with the best I've ever been'

Marcus Rashford reckons his form is 'the best' he has ever produced after another excellent performance in Manchester United's FA Cup win over Everton.

Having scored in his previous four games, Rashford looked a man full of confidence as he led the tattered Everton defense on Friday, playing a part in all three goals as United beat the Toffees 3-1.

He set Antony up for the opener just four minutes later, and although Conor Coady equalized for Everton, dazzling work from Rashford on the left wing forced the Everton defender to turn to his own net to put United 2-1 ahead in the second half.

Rashford then capped off his brilliant performance by sending a late penalty after Alejandro Garnacho was brought down by Ben Godfrey, becoming the first United player since Wayne Rooney in 2012 to score in seven consecutive home appearances in all competitions.

After leading United into the fourth round, Rashford believes he is close to the peak of his powers, telling ITV: "It's probably up there with the best I've ever been.

"I feel good on the pitch and I'm getting positions and areas to score goals. If they keep creating chances, I feel by the minute that I'm going to keep scoring."

Manager Erik ten Hag is off to a strong start to his career at Old Trafford, and his side continue to fight on all four fronts as he looks to end his first season with silverware.

Rashford says United aim to win trophies, explaining: "That's the aim. That's why we do what we do and work so hard.

"We want to be in the final and play in the biggest games. At the end of the day, we want to win silverware and trophies, so hopefully this season we will have the opportunity to do that.< /p>

"It's always great to be in cup matches, and the FA Cup is definitely a special competition to play in.

"We're thrilled to be able to move on to the next round and more importantly, we're keeping our momentum going and continuing to win games."

Unlike United's quest for glory, Everton's success may simply be about staying in the Premier League after a six-in-seven defeats streak in all competitions.

Manager Frank Lampard appeared to be staring down the barrel after his side were hammered 4-1 by Brighton and Hove Albion on Tuesday, but an improved performance against United, albeit in defeat, gave the former man of Chelsea hope he can turn things around.

Lampard cited Rashford as key to the result, saying: "The players were very, very good. We had the best chance.

"Marcus Rashford was probably the difference between the two teams because the best individual talent can do that to you."

With a huge league game with fellow fighters Southampton next for Everton, Lampard was asked if he expected to be in the dugout to which he replied: "It's not not under my control. That's not for me to focus on.

"This league can change very quickly, and when you go through difficult times, you have to work very hard to get through it and the image can change. I'm focused on this team and getting a result against Southampton."