Former England striker, Gary Lineker, has slammed VAR’s decision to overrule striker Marcus Rashford’s goal in Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over Everton on Sunday.

Rashford thought he had given Man United a 3-1 lead in the 82nd minute when he burst forward and struck past Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

His celebrations were cut short when VAR advised referee David Coote to check the pitchside monitor for a potential handball in the build-up.

Coote, however, deemed Rashford to have handballed while taking the bouncing ball into his stride.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag looked stunned by Coote’s decision, which appeared harsh given the circumstances.

And Lineker was annoyed by the overrule of the goal, tweeting: “Rashford goal ruled out by VAR for a completely inadvertent handball. Silly, silly law.”

The decision ended up not having too much of an impact on proceedings as the Red Devils saw out a deserved 2-1 win over Frank Lampard’s side.