Marcus Rashford and Borthwick-Jackson signs new four-year contract with Manchester United
Rashford, has been rewarded for a prolific season in which he scored eight goals in 18 appearances for Manchester United having made his first-team debut in Feb. 25 in the Europa League match at home to FC Midtjylland where he scored twice.
Borthwick-Jackson, made his first team debut in November against West Bromwich Albion and later went on to make 14 appearances for the first-team, during a season in which he was named as the club's Under 21 player of the year.
Rashford said on United's official website: "I am delighted to have signed a new contract. I have always been a Manchester United fan, so to be playing in the first team really is a dream come true.
"I am grateful for having the chance to prove myself. To be able to play football at the biggest club in the world means everything to me and my family."The deal comes just three days after Jose Mourinho was appointed as the new manager. United's executive vice chairman Ed Woodward said that Rashford is in the right place to develop.
Woodward said: "Marcus is a naturally talented footballer with great potential. He has taken his chances well and has integrated into the first team very quickly.
"I am delighted that Marcus has signed a new contract, he is at the right club to continue his development. He is still very young and we need to be patient but he is developing in the right way and we believe he has a great future ahead of him."
Borthwick-Jackson said: "I have grown up at United and have enjoyed every minute of being here. Last season was an incredible experience to make my first team debut and a dream come true for myself and my family. I feel it stands me in good stead for continuing my development as a Manchester United player."
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