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Gavin Williamson accused of confusing Marcus Rashford and Maro Itoje
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September 8, 2021
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4:33Now PlayingMarcus Rashford has mocked Education Secretary Gavin Williamson after the politician was accused of confusing the footballer for England rugby forward Maro Itoje.
Responding to claims that Mr Williamson had confused him for London-born Itoje, Manchester-born Rashford wrote on Twitter: "Accent could have been a giveaway."
He was commenting on a report in London's Evening Standard that Mr Williamson has never had direct communication with Manchester United forward and school meals campaigner Rashford.
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