MARCUS RASHFORD has shared his support for Louis van Gaal after the former Manchester United manager revealed he has cancer.

On Sunday Van Gaal, 70, announced he is battling prostate cancer live on Dutch TV.

There has been an outpour of support for the Netherlands boss since including from Gary Lineker and former club Barcelona.

Rashford has joined in and wrote on Twitter: "Earned my debut from LVG. Will forever be indebted. You can fight this. We are all behind you ♥️."

Van Gaal has already started treatment but decided not to tell his players during the recent international break so that they could concentrate on their friendly matches with Denmark and Germany.

Rashford broke into the United first-team under Van Gaal and famously scored on his debut appearances in the Premier League, League Cup and Europa League.

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Van Gaal trusted the then 18-year-old to play in big matches, with Rashford scoring against Arsenal on his league debut.

The Dutchman left Old Trafford at the end of Rashford's debut season but by that point the England international was already a mainstay in the team.

Van Gaal won the FA Cup during his two years at United and has won 20 trophies in his career, as well as finishing third in the 2014 World Cup with the Netherlands.

Barcelona paid tribute to Van Gaal writing: "Our thoughts and prayers go out to former Barça manager Louis van Gaal, who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Stay strong, Louis, and get well soon."

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United wrote: "Everybody at Manchester United is fully behind our former manager, Louis van Gaal, in his battle against cancer.

"Sending you strength and courage, Louis ❤️"

Lineker also tweeted: "Sending best wishes and hopes for a full recovery to Louis Van Gaal, who announced on Dutch television tonight that he’s battling prostate cancer. 🙌🏻"

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