I actually agree with you, I wouldn't bet on Rashford either but objectively winning the Ballon d'Or is doable under the right circumstances and he would have to be the best player in the team which is even more doubtful. For England I feel that Sancho is going to be the headliner while with United I feel that Bruno Fernandes, Pogba and even Greenwood have a special aura. I see Rashford being our David Villa/Lewandowki a player that always excel and his recognize for his talent but that somehow feels like a sidekick.
If our team clicks, it's gonna be so fecking sweet
I disagree with your comments about Rashford eventually being a sideliner. I personally think his growth in the last 3-4 months of the season (and in his 'short' career so far) has shown to me he's actually going to be one of, if not our number 1 driving focus. With the talents you've bolded, obviously he won't be
the de facto standout player but I think his game and those mentioned actually need each other to really thrive.
We need a dominant goal scorer and whether Rashford has that in him is separate to the fact that he will most likely benefit from those providing to him from midfield AND the supporting play from Martial/Sancho (fingers crossed). By default, if we are to play our best and other players performing to their best, Rashford will be central to that.
I know it's incredibly outlandish to compare him to Ronaldo but his trajectory in terms of drive/mentality, athletic and technical attributes are so freakishly similar. I mention the last 3-4 months because I think something has clicked where his game became a bit more focused on end result and producing the goods in terms of goals/assists, which again reminds me of Ronnie. I know it's cringe to say but it's very 'alpha'. Obviously it still depends on getting our best players on the pitch consistently and coached well but as others has alluded to, if Rashford can 'perform' (albeit inconsistent himself) in the sh|te times, imagine his output when it's clicking?
It's as much gut feeling as basing on what I'm seeing but there you go
. It does make me excited for team when the footy starts..