Quiz question: who was the last Englishman who played for Barcelona?
Clue: His first name is Marcus.
Marcus Rashford may have made his debut as a sub for the Catalan giants in Sunday's friendly game against Vissel Kobe in Japan.
But until the English star finally makes his competitive debut after his one -year loan agreement, the answer will be found closer to home.
Because it is newly signed Huddersfield midfielder Marcus McGuane who claims that Anglo-Spanish claim on fame.
McGuane, 26, is a member of an elite club of Englishmen who have adorned the famous blue and red colors of Barcelona – the most led by three Lions legend Gary Lineker.
Not so long ago McGuane, who just arrived at the League One Terriers from Bristol City, rubbed shoulders with Barca Superstar Lionel Messi and his all -conquering friends.
And the Arsenal Academy product does not have to remind how incredible it sounds – his own little boy still remains convinced that Dad doesn't make it all.
McGuane said Sunsport: “My son just came to football en masse, and when I tell him that I trained with Messi and things like that, he can't believe it.
“Even if I show him the photo of me in practice with Messi, he still can't believe it. I clearly can't win!
“It's funny to look back, but it still feels like it's a fantastic opportunity that arises that I will never regret. It's something that I can keep in my memory bench lovingly.
“For people who look inside from the outside, they probably think it is bigger than how it feels for me – but it was still a fantastic time in my life.”
Life in Woolwich Lad McGuane quickly came into his teenage years and he left Arsenal to go to Spain at the age of 18 after two senior Gunners performances in the Europa League.
He added: “I was a young boy who grew up in Woolwich with dreams to be a professional football player.
“I had to squeeze myself when I was in the dressing room and training with Messi, Luis Suarez and Andres Iniesta.
“But I have to admit that it was all a bit too early for me, because so much to deal with.
“The timing was probably just not good. I was not mature enough to leave my house, friends and family.
“But I have learned a lot of lessons. It showed for this modest boy from Woolwich what is possible if you put your head down.
“It didn't really go the way I wanted and it reached a point where I wanted to come home. But I will only speak positively about a great period in my life.”
As for what is needed for his namesake of Manchester United A-Lister to get it in the Nou camp, McGuane thinks Rashford should embrace his new environment.
McGuane certainly speaks from experience, even if he was limited to a lonely first team competition after he had moved from Arsenal in 2018.
While he was borrowed in Barcelona to Telstar and then became a member of Nottingham Forest and Oxford United before he went to Bristol.
McGuane is the first to point out that he spent most of his Barca time as a reserve.
And although he never played a regular first team game, he appeared a replacement appearance for the Senior Side in a Catalan Super Cup match against local rivals Espanyol in March 2018.
And he still saw enough in the course of two seasons to be a good judge of what it needs for Rashford, 27, to thrive at Old Trafford after several turbulent years.
McGuane added: “On the field I know for sure that he will hit the ground and give a good representation of himself.
“He is a top player with fantastic qualities with a lot to give his team – so I am sure he will thrive.
“Outside the field I would recommend that he immerses himself in the local culture and dives into his new community.
“Family and friends will be crucial, so he settles and lets it feel as quickly as possible at home.
“If you are in another country, pick up a different language and adapt to a different culture, you need a good support network.”
McGuane and his son are tickled by the Messi photo and the fact that his namesake followed his path, but their travels to Barca could not be different.
The London player said: “I thought it was pretty funny that there will be a Marcus in the Barca books.
“The chances that we have the same first name are slim – but unlike me, Rash has experience by his side.
“He is blessed with experience with top competitions and top competitions, so he will take things in his pass.
“And playing with better players should get the best out of him – and the new environment will help.
“For me it was my first time away from home since the age of 12 and the first time officially abroad.
“Now I can't wait to see the other, more famous footballing Marcus play with a smile on his face.”
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