Jesse Lingard has backed Marcus Rashford to shine for England and insisted captain Wayne Rooney should not be written off. Jonathan Ericsson Jersey . Manchester United striker Rashford has been tipped to start Saturdays World Cup Qualifier against Malta at Wembley as club and country team-mate Rooney struggles for form. Watch NOW TV Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. Lingard, who plays with the pair at Old Trafford, has been impressed by Rashfords start to the season which has seen the 18-year-old net four goals in nine United games. Lingard said: I havent seen him fazed at all. Hes got a love for the game and every day hes got a ball at his feet.Hes still young as well so I think things are coming together for him just right at the moment, and hopefully he can carry it on. Rashford scored a hat-trick for England U21s last month Over the months, he has matured a lot from making his debut to now. Hes gained a lot of experience at international level and in the Premier League and other competitions.Hes coming along nicely now but we cant forget hes only young - hes still going to grow and hes still going to be get bigger. Well have to wait and see what he does after that.I think it [scoring] would be massive for him. His confidence is already high anyway but if he scored on Saturday that would make him more confident. Malta: The Med minnows As England take on Malta at Wembley on Saturday, we take a look at their side First and foremost, weve got to win the game and well see what happens after that. His confidence is getting better all the time - he scores in most of the games he plays in, or hes had a hand in the goals.So hes contributing well for the club and hopefully he can carry that on.Rashford is starting ahead of Rooney at Old Trafford, although Rooney has kept the England armband after Gareth Southgate replaced Sam Allardyce.Rooney has just one goal in 11 games for club and country this season and has been dropped by United boss Jose Mourinho, but Lingard believes his influence and quality should not be underestimated.I think that really because [of what hes achieved] no one can say anything [bad] about him really, said the 23-year-old. Wayne Rooney is a great leader, says Lingard Hes been a top professional on and off the field for us and we look up to him as well. Hes determined to get back and hopefully he can do that.I think hes very determined [to win his place back]. Even though he hasnt been playing for the club, hes still supporting us and hes going to get back into the fold.Hes remained captain here which is great and that will be great for his confidence as well. Ive known Wayne for a long time and hes very determined to play. Hes got a love for the game which hasnt left him.For the club hes a great leader for us - as young lads we can speak to him whenever we want and he always helps the young lads, which is good. Hes been doing it now for a couple of years.Lingard has scored in his last two appearances at Wembley, netting the winner in Uniteds 2-1 FA Cup final win over Crystal Palace in May and the opener in their 2-1 Community Shield victory over Leicester in August.England also go to Slovenia on Tuesday, and Lingard, who has played for Southgate for the U21s, believes the interim boss can be a success as he waits for a senior debut.Ive played under the manager [Gareth Southgate] for many years and I know what hes about and he knows what I can do, he said.Hes very laid back and relaxed but as soon as you get on a football pitch, hes determined to get the team right. Its up to Gareth to pick the team and whoever impresses in training will play.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! 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"Oh really, thats awesome, I guess," Yelich said about the streak, after first asking what it was. "I guess we just like playing (AL teams) and play well against them." The 13-game interleague winning streak matched the major league record shared by the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays, who both reached that mark in 2004. The Marlins, 8-0 vs. American League teams this season, wrap up their quick two-game set in Texas on Wednesday. "Its one of those baseball things you probably cant figure out," Marlins manager Mike Redmond said. "Im sure theres probably somebody a lot smarter than me that can figure it out, but we just go out there and try to win a ball game." Yelichs single in the seventh inning sent home two unearned runs and put the Marlins ahead to stay, after the Rangers had taken the lead with a four-run sixth. There was also his tiebreaking two-run double in the fourth and the hustling double in the sixth when he scored on Casey McGehees two-out hit. "That was a great play, a big momentum-builder for us," Redmond said. "Anytime you can press the issue with base runners, you put pressure on them and it fires the guys up." Bryan Morris (5-0), the third Marlins pitcher, struck out two in 1 1-3 scoreless innings. Steve Cishek worked a perfect ninth with two strikeouts for his 15th save in 16 chances. Texas right-hander Jason Frasor (1-1) was responsible for the two unearned runs while facing four batters. Miami took advantage of second baseman Rougned Odoors fielding error on a potential double play in the seventh when Yelichs two-out single made it 6-5. Steve Yzerman Red Wings Jersey. "In the end, we didnt play the defence we were capable of playing. That hurt us," manager Ron Washington said. "We fought hard to get back into that game but we shot ourselves in the foot." Garrett Jones drove in two runs for the Marlins, including his RBI double in the eighth right after the Rangers committed two errors on one play, when Giancarlo Stanton went from first to third on a ball hit to left and then scored on the miscues. Texas went ahead 5-4 after their sixth-inning outburst capped off when Brad Snyder, called up from Triple-A Round Rock earlier Tuesday, scored from second base when Odor beat out a slow chopper for an infield single. Marlins starter Tom Koehler struck out seven through five innings, but the right-hander then allowed the first four batters to reach in the sixth, including a bases-loaded walk to Snyder, before Robinson Chirinos had his second sacrifice fly of the game. Yelich doubled off the base of the wall in centre field for a 3-1 lead in the fourth off Colby Lewis, after Justin Bour had a single and Jeff Mathis drew a walk to start the inning. Mathis might have been out at the plate if shortstop Elvis Andrus relay throw hadnt been cut off near the mound by Snyder, who was playing first base in the major leagues for the first time. An outfielder before playing his last two Triple-A games at first base, Snyder came up when Mitch Moreland (left ankle) was put on the 15-day disabled list. NOTES: The Rangers are 15-19 at home, including 2-6 on this homestand after coming off their longest trip of the season with a 7-4 record. ... Miami had 14 hits and left 13 runners on base. ... Texas has a majors-high 13 players on the DL. ... Rangers 3B Adrian Beltre had multiple hits for the seventh time in eight games. ' ' '