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Marcus Rashford: Twitter reacts as the Manchester United star gives the ball away for England as Slovakia gifted early goal

The 19-year-old was at fault for the opener as the Celta Vigo winger Stanislav Lobotka lashed the ball home at Wembley in the third minute

MARCUS RASHFORD was booed by England fans as he gave the ball away, gifting Slovakia an early lead at Wembley.

The 19-year-old tried to dribble his way out of danger, but was dispossessed as Stanislav Lobotka lashed the ball home in the third minute.

 Marcus Rashford was at fault for Slovakia's opener at Wembley
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Marcus Rashford was at fault for Slovakia's opener at WembleyCredit: AFP or licensors
 The 19-year-old looks dejected after England succumbed to an early goal after his mistake
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The 19-year-old looks dejected after England succumbed to an early goal after his mistakeCredit: Rex Features

Rashford - who plays as a centre-forward for Manchester United - was deployed as a right winger by Gareth Southgate.

Not used to tracking back and filling in down the right-hand side, the teenage sensation got himself in a mix-up early on.

Adam Nemec then found Lobotka with a glorious chipped through ball, and the Celta Vigo winger dispatched his shot beyond Joe Hart.

The West Ham goalkeeper really should have dealt better with the attempt.

If Slovakia manage to take home all three points, they will go top of Group F.

However, much to Rashford's relief, Eric Dier got the Three Lions back on level terms after a glorious flick from a corner in the 37th minute.

 Marcus Rashford was chosen to play at right wing rather than centre-forward by Gareth Southgate
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Marcus Rashford was chosen to play at right wing rather than centre-forward by Gareth SouthgateCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Here are just a selection of tweets about the incident...

Some fans were not impressed by the booing shown by England fans...

Many others felt the Reds Devils star simply just isn't good enough...

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