Gary Neville blasted Marcus Rashford for his role in the build-up to Tottenham's opening goal against Manchester United on Sunday.
Brennan Johnson put the visitors ahead just two minutes and 35 seconds into the clash at Old Trafford with a tap-in from close range. Centre-back Micky van de Ven provided the cross for Johnson to score, having burst forward from his position in the Spurs backline.
He picked up the ball after a heavy touch from Rashford fell into his path, with the United star appearing to pull out of tackling the defender. Van den Ven then charged past a number of United defenders before pulling the ball back to Johnson who was left with an easy finish.
Rather than attempting to tackle Van de Ven or run back to stop him, Rashford simply carried on running toward the Spurs goal. And as he watched the replay, Neville issued a scorching analysis of Rashford's role in the goal.
The pundit said on commentary for Sky Sports: "Rubbish from him [Rashford]." He later added: "Marcus Rashford it’s poor to be honest, his touch is heavy and awful and he’s got to do better than that. Even if he dives in and gives a foul away.”
Neville did also praise Van de Ven for his starring moment though. He said: "Brilliant, absolutely brilliant from Van de Ven. One of the best runs I've ever seen from a centre-back."
Rashford endured a difficult afternoon after Johnson's goal. He completed just 67 percent of his passes, had just one touch in the Spurs box and failed to have a shot as the game reached the midway point of the first-half.
At one point, he failed to find an unmarked Joshua Zirkzee with a pass from out wide, which would likely have ended with at least a shot on goal. He then ran the ball out of play as he tried to get past Tottenham right-back Pedro Porro.
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While Rashford in particular endured a tough day, former Everton star Leon Osman insisted it was a wider issue. He hailed the performance of Spurs in the opening 20 minutes as he warned United were not at the races.
"Absolutely outstanding from Micky van de Ven. He drives through the space. Spurs have started this game well and they have played through the phases of the pitch," Osman told 5 Live.
"Playing at home at Old Trafford you want to get off to a quick start, but Man Utd don't pressurise Tottenham. It is all Tottenham Hotspur, Man Utd cannot get near them.
"Spurs have started sharper in and out of possession. United look shell-shocked. Spurs have the second most possession in the Premier League. They are a team that like to take the ball."