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Solskjaer explains why he substituted Rashford for Pogba in Man Utd 1-0 win over AC Milan

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March 18, 2021 Manchester United's Paul Pogba celebrates scoring their first goal with Bruno Fernandes [REUTERS]

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford felt a "little twinge" before he was substituted in Thursday's Europa League victory over AC Milan but is expected to be fit for Sunday's FA Cup tie at Leicester City, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said.

March 18, 2021 Manchester United's Marcus Rashford during the warm up before the match [REUTERS]

Rashford, 23, was replaced in the second half by midfielder Paul Pogba whose goal earned Solskjaer's side a 1-0 win at San Siro as they reached the quarter-finals 2-1 on aggregate.

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