There is growing fears over the security of footballers after Victor Lindelof’s house was raided while his wife and young children were at home.

Rashford, 24, is among the players who have stepped up security along after at least three first team stars were targeted in recent months.

A source told The Sun: “Marcus got a bodyguard a while ago when his profile started to rise.

“But now the minder has become part of the furniture.

“It’s good for Marcus to know that he has someone on call 24/7 given the regularity with which footballers are being targeted and in increasingly violent ways.”

The Sun claim that Manchester United have asked a security company to recruit teams that work around the clock, 24/7, in order to increase protection around our players

Marcus Rashford has made several decisions to increase protection around his home, such as having a security guard move in with him as well as his recent purchase of a security dog for £25,000.

It is also noted in the report that other players have made steps similar to Rashford after the distressing incident at Lindelof’s home.