Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford congratulates rivals Leeds on promotion before deleting tweet 

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford congratulated Leeds for earning promotion to the Premier League but quickly deleted the tweet.

After a 16 year wait, Leeds secured promotion on Friday as West Brom were beaten by Huddersfield. 

Rashford wrote on Twitter: ‘As a United fan I’m happy to see Leeds United back in the Premier League where they belong. Congrats @LUFC.’

Marcus Rashford sent a tweet congratulating Leeds on promotion but he quickly deleted it

However, the 22-year-old quickly deleted the tweet after some fans criticised him.

The two sides haven’t faced each other often in recent years, with their last competitive meeting coming in the League Cup in 2011.

Leeds’ return to the top tier of English football after 16 years was confirmed on Friday 

Rashford and United will take on Leeds next season in what should be entertaining encounters

There is still a fierce rivalry between them, though, and that should make for two intriguing encounters in the Premier League next season.

They met in a friendly in Australia last year, with United winning 4-0 and Rashford among the scorers. 

Rashford is set to be in action on Saturday when United take on Chelsea in the semi-finals of the FA Cup at Wembley. 

United, who are currently in fifth place, are also looking to secure a top four finish in the Premier League this season and are still active in the Europa League.