Marcus Rashford scores hat-trick in England Under-21s debut

Last updated: 2016/09/06 at 8:34 PM

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COLCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 06: Man of the Match Marcus Rashford of England poses for the camera with his match ball and a bottle of champagne during the UEFA European U21 Championship Qualifier Group 9 between England U21 and Norway U21 at Colchester Community Stadium on September 6, 2016 in Colchester, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Jose Mourinho has been urged to start Marcus Rashford in Saturday’s derby after the striker scored a hat-trick in his England Under-21s debut.

The 18-year-old, who was dropped from England’s senior squad by Sam Allardyce, opened the scoring after 29 minutes in Tuesday’s 6-1 win over Norway.

Rashford showed blistering pace to get on the end of Nathan Chalobah’s deflected pass before shooting low into the corner of the net.

The striker added a second with a neatly curled finish after the break before completing his treble from the penalty spot.

The striker has only played 18 minutes in the Premier League this season but he scored the late winner against Hull City before the international break.