Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford will become the modern-day Theo Walcott is hes not careful.
Thats according to former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore, who feels Rashfords inability to hold down a consistent position is holding his career back.
The 21-year-old was expected to lead the line for Manchester United following Romelu Lukakus departure.
However, hes been used in both a central position and from the left flank so far this term and has scored just two goals in his last 12 appearances.
Walcott spent his Arsenal career playing as a wide forward but was adamant his best position was through the middle.
And Collymore believes Rashford is in danger of repeating Walcotts mistakes at Old Trafford.
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If Marcus Rashford isnt careful then, sooner rather than later, he is going to find himself cast as the modern-day Theo Walcott, said Collymore.
Someone who isnt seen as an out-and-out winger or straight-up No.9 but a Jack of all trades as a forward and master of none.
Thats why now is the perfect time for him to decide whether thats the way he wants to go. Or would he rather be a player who lives or dies as a No.9.
If hes happy to play anywhere if it means being an England regular then thats his call.
But if that is the case over the next five to 10 years then I worry about the negative impact such a decision could have on his club career because of the message it sends.
