Rashford criticized for alleged simulation during match

Marcus Rashford is facing criticism for what some are calling "blatant cheating." This came after England's 3-0 victory over Latvia on Monday night. Former referee Keith Hackett has specifically pointed out Rashford's actions during the match. Rashford, who is currently on loan at Aston Villa from Manchester United, was recalled to the national team by coach Thomas Tuchel. He played in two consecutive matches but received mixed reviews for his performance. In the earlier game against Albania, he struggled to make an impact. Against Latvia, Rashford improved and created several chances. In the second half, he went down in the penalty area after a challenge but was denied a penalty by referee Orel Grinfeeld. This decision frustrated Rashford, as he believed he was fouled. Hackett criticized Rashford for trying to get a penalty, describing it as simulation. He argued that the referee should have issued a yellow card for what he called an attempt to deceive the officials. Hackett urged football authorities to take stricter actions against such behavior. Despite the controversy, England won comfortably against Latvia. Reece James scored first with a beautiful free-kick, followed by goals from Harry Kane and Eberechi Eze. Rashford received applause from fans when he was substituted late in the game. He will now return to Aston Villa, where they have an important FA Cup match coming up, along with challenging Premier League and Champions League fixtures.