Newcastle star claims Rashford is world's most in-form player ahead of Carabao Cup final

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It's a huge opportunity for Newcastle, who are looking to lift their first major trophy since the FA Cup in 1955.

United, meanwhile are looking to secure their first piece of silverware under manager Erik ten Hag and their first major gong since winning the Europa League title in 2017 under Jose Mourinho.

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Eddie Howe has suffered a major blow ahead of the game with the absence of No.1 goalkeeper of Nick Pope, who is suspended after seeing red in Saturday's Premier League defeat, with ex-Reds keeper and the Toon's No.3 Loris Karius expected to start instead.

To make things even more nervy for the Tynesiders, they face coming up against a red-hot Rashford who goes into the showdown on a scoring run of 16 goals in 17 games.

Trippier is relishing the opportunity to go up against his fellow England teammate at the Home of Football, and believes he is the most in-form player.

"I agree, I have always said Marcus is an unbelievable player," he told talkSPORT.

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"I play with him for my country, and know what he is all about.

"He is certainly hitting form now, but, you know we can't just focus on Marcus, they have other unbelievable players.

"It is a team sport, but Marcus has hit form, let's put it that way."

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The Newcastle right-back also touched on Luke Shaw, given the fact his fellow countryman could be playing on the same wing.

"Luke has been unbelievable, and for me as a player, I can't be focussing on individuals.

"I need to focus on myself, team and how we prepare to try and hurt Man United."

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