England forward Marcus Rashford is on the verge of breaking a unique record as he prepares to feature in the upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. The Manchester United star could match Jermain Defoe’s record for the most substitute appearances for England if he comes off the bench in both games.

As England readies for the crucial friendlies as part of their Euro 2024 preparations, Rashford’s potential milestone has garnered attention. To match Defoe’s record, Rashford must not start but make substitute appearances in both matches.

If Rashford achieves this feat, he will equal the record held by former striker Jermain Defoe, who made 35 substitute appearances in 57 caps for England. Rashford, with 33 substitute appearances to his name, is poised to join Defoe in the record books.

Notably, current midfielder Jordan Henderson also features among the top 10 players with the most substitute appearances for England, having made 26 appearances off the bench in 81 games. This highlights the depth of talent in Gareth Southgate’s squad, with several notable names like Emile Heskey, Phil Neville, Kieron Dyer, Owen Hargreaves, Joe Cole, James Milner, and Peter Crouch also featuring on the list.

Rashford’s journey with the England national team began in 2016, marking his debut as a teenager. Since then, the 26-year-old has solidified his position as a key player in the squad.