Man Utd ace who embarrassed Marcus Rashford in training now struggling to score in League One

Man Utd ace who embarrassed Marcus Rashford in training now struggling to score in League OneMarcus Rashford was left embarrassed by one Manchester United starlet during trainingCommentsSportFasika Zelealem Senior Sports Reporter06:45, 05 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesOne Manchester United academy star caused headlines after training with Marcus Rashford(Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag)Ethan Wheatley was once tipped for great things at Manchester United. The striker became the club's 250th academy graduate to represent the first team when he made his debut in a 4-2 victory over Sheffield United back in April 2024.‌Having caught the eye in the academy, Wheatley was among a number of youngsters brought into first-team training in October 2024 as Erik ten Hag readied his side for their forthcoming Europa League encounter against Fenerbahce.‌And the young forward — aged just 18 at the time — certainly left his mark. During a training drill, Wheatley received a pass with Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee closing him down, before cheekily nutmegging the former with a neat flick through the legs.‌Visibly stunned by the nutmeg, Rashford momentarily stepped away from the drill with his head in his hands. The moment, caught on camera, showcased the camaraderie within the United camp, as a grinning Rashford swiftly rejoined his teammates to share a laugh over the cheeky piece of skill.Wheatley has since been shipped out on loan on three separate occasions over the past two seasons after failing to nail down a regular spot in United's first team. He initially left the club for League Two outfit Walsall in January 2025, but managed just four appearances without scoring.READ MORE: Man Utd told Elliot Anderson would fancy Newcastle return over Old Trafford switchREAD MORE: 'I disliked my Man Utd team-mate and tried punching him - nightclub incident changed things'Last August, he joined League One club Northampton Town on a season-long loan, going on to become a...