Marcus Rashford sends 6-word message to Newcastle star after Aston Villa win
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford took to Instagram to share a touching moment with Newcastle striker Callum Wilson following the Magpies’ 4-1 defeat at Aston Villa, proving football friendships transcend on-pitch rivalries.
The England internationals embraced warmly after Saturday’s clash at Villa Park, where Unai Emery’s side ruthlessly ended Newcastle’s four-game unbeaten run. Rashford later posted a photo of their hug with the caption: “Good to see you my bro” – a public display of camaraderie between two players who have shared England duty under Gareth Southgate. PICTURE BELOW!
Wilson’s brief 15-minute cameo off the bench marked another frustrating chapter in an injury-plagued season for the 32-year-old, who has managed just one Premier League start this campaign.
His limited involvement contrasted sharply with Rashford’s full 90-minute appearance, though both forwards endured difficult afternoons against organized defenses.
The warm exchange comes at a pivotal moment in Wilson’s Newcastle career. With his contract expiring in June, the striker faces an uncertain future despite Eddie Howe’s public desire to keep him at St James’ Park.
European qualification could prove decisive – Newcastle’s current third-place position would secure Champions League football, potentially strengthening the case for retaining Wilson’s experience alongside Alexander Isak.
Saturday’s result highlighted Newcastle’s defensive vulnerabilities but changed little in the broader Champions League race.
The Magpies remain two points clear of fifth-placed Tottenham, though Nottingham Forest could temporarily overtake them with victory at Spurs on Easter Monday.
For Wilson, these final weeks of the season represent both a personal battle for fitness and a professional audition – whether to earn a new deal at Newcastle or attract suitors elsewhere.
His friendship with Rashford serves as a reminder of the human connections that persist even during football’s most competitive moments, offering a silver lining after a difficult afternoon at Villa Park.