Ten years on, Rashford's old teammate finds new path

Once a Manchester United starter alongside Rashford, Joe Riley now sells life insurance and plays non-league.

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What happened. Joe Riley, who played with Marcus Rashford in Manchester United's 2016 Europa League win, now plays for seventh-tier Warrington Rylands and works as a financial protection advisor.

• Riley left United at 21 after two first-team appearances.
• He studied for a new career while recovering from injury at Walsall.
• He says he no longer dwells on losses like he used to.

“A few years back I wouldn't speak for 24 hours if I lost. Now if we lose, it's not ideal, but there's always another game around the corner.”

— Joe Riley

Riley's side host Hyde United in the FA Cup first qualifying round on Saturday.

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