Marcus Rashford has publicly expressed a desire to focus entirely on his on-pitch performances without being a daily topic of debate, responding directly to a recent exchange on the Stick to Football podcast. The Manchester United forward took to X to share his thoughts after Jamie Carragher voiced frustration over Gary Neville persistently bringing Rashford up during the show's recordings. In a clip from the podcast, Carragher interrupted Neville's attempt to start another discussion about the 28-year-old attacker. "Can we do a podcast without mentioning Rashford?" Carragher asked. "Stop it. Oh my God. It's like the Trent [Alexander-Arnold] and Rashford… like a little part of the podcast. The Trent part or the Rashford part." Rashford appreciated Carragher's intervention, quoting the video clip on his social media account. "Thanks, Jamie," Rashford wrote. "It would be great to be able to get my head down and play football without my name being mentioned every day." The podcast debate arrives as Rashford prepares for the upcoming season, looking likely to remain at Old Trafford. He spent the previous campaign away from England, completing a loan spell at Barcelona where he helped the Catalan side secure the La Liga title. His last competitive outing for Manchester United took place in December 2024 under former manager Ruben Amorim. However, he is now in contention to play in the club's Premier League opening fixture against Hull on Saturday. Teammate Harry Maguire recently offered his public backing for the forward. Speaking after United lost a pre-season friendly 4-2 against AC Milan on Saturday, the defender described Rashford as a "big asset" and a "huge threat," adding that he hopes the attacker remains part of the squad. Manchester United maintains a massive following among Somali football fans, and the team's opening match against Hull this Saturday will be the first opportunity for supporters in East Africa and the diaspora to see if Rashford returns to the starting lineup after his time in Spain.