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Football Stories: Rashford

By Simon Mugford

How did a Manchester boy’s street-football dreams lead to England’s biggest stages?

inspiring · lively · illustrated · informative

Genres

Non-fiction Biography Sport

What is Football Stories: Rashford about?

Discover the inspiring story of Marcus Rashford, from playing football on the streets of Manchester to becoming a star for Manchester United and England. This lively, fully illustrated biography follows his early dreams, important matches and rise to the top of the game. Young readers can learn how talent, determination and hard work helped Rashford achieve his goals. With cartoon-style artwork and an exciting football focus, this book introduces one of England’s best-known modern players.

About the author

Simon Mugford is a brilliant children's author who loves writing exciting books about football and sports. He is well known for his 'Football Superstars' series, where you can discover fun facts and amazing stories about your favourite players. Simon enjoys making reading fun and inspiring young readers to learn more about the world of sports.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2026

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