Stuart Pearce has admitted to finding Marcus Rashford’s recent England absence ‘strange’ after a second straight game on the bench.The former England captain questioned whether Thomas Tuchel has seen something in training to make him lose faith in his No.11.Rashford has been an unused substitute in each of England’s last two World Cup games after featuring in the first fourGettyRashford featured heavily in each of the Three Lions’ first four World Cup matches, but has been a no-show in the last two games.He remains the only England goalscorer not named Harry Kane or Jude Bellingham after netting in the 4-2 opening win over Croatia.That was part of two lively substitute cameos that saw Rashford force his way into Tuchel’s starting XI for matchday three.The Manchester United academy graduate became the first England winger to complete a full 90 minutes in the 2-0 win over Panama.He then retained his starting berth for the country’s first knockout match, but lasted just an hour against DR Congo, with England losing 1-0 at the time he was substituted.His replacement, Anthony Gordon, proved instrumental in helping England turn the game around – assisting both of Kane’s goals in the comeback win.Gordon, who ironically has also replaced Rashford at club level at Barcelona, played the entirety of the 3-2 win over Mexico.The 25-year-old’s work rate off the ball in the well documented testing altitude conditions, made even tougher following Jarell Quansah’s red card, forced Tuchel into a lack of attacking changes.But perhaps more surprisingly came against Norway when Gordon was subbed for fresh legs, Tuchel opted against a like-for-like switch.The former Newcastle man made way for Chelsea right-back Reece James, with Eberechi Eze pushed out to the left wing instead.Rashford hasn’t played a minute for England since he was subbed off against DR CongoGettyWhy Rashford may not be playing for EnglandPearce told talkSPORT: “I found it quite strange that when we were chasing a game and looking for inspiration [there was] no sign of Marcus Rashford.“He didn’t feature in Mexico either. So we got two games just gone by where you’re looking for a bit of cutting edge and someone who might get us a goal with a bit of pace on the counter-attack, that type of thing.“I don’t know whether Thomas has seen something in training that he thinks there’s other players I can trust a little bit more, something to that nature.“I don’t know whether it was just horses for courses and he wasn’t the person that I felt I could reach for and bring on.“But I find it quite strange that you can change that many people in a game and you’re looking for a goal in a game, and Rashford’s not one of you go to.”Rashford has started twice for England at the World Cup, as he battles with Gordon for a spot in the teamStream the football through Proton VPN for just £2.39*If you click on a link in this article, we will earn affiliate revenue.If you’re streaming the football on the go, you need a solid connection to avoid missing any of the action.Using a VPN keeps your streaming speeds lightning-fast and your browsing completely private.Right now, Proton is offering a massive 70% off, bringing the monthly price down to a ridiculous £2.39.Sort your connection out and enjoy the football in peace.Click here to buy now.Tuchel hasn’t shed any recent light on Rashford’s reduced gametime, but has spoken of his demands for his out-and-out wingers.He said after the win over Croatia: “All four of them. The level they were competing against each other was at the highest level, especially in the last week in training. “We had some 10 against 10s in training and some finishing patterns, some attacking patterns, some defensive patterns.“Everyone is on, but on in such a respectful way that we had some tough decisions to make, but they know we will need them and the time will come when the others will start. The time will come when they can finish and be decisive from the bench at any time.“It is now four more weeks, and in four weeks you can swallow it and digest it and buy into it. We selected the group because we were sure that they could do it and they all can.”World Cup WhatsAppDon't miss an update from talkSPORT in our dedicated World Cup WhatsApp channel.Search for ‘talkSPORT World Cup’ in your ‘Updates’ tab on WhatsApp and we’ll drop the proper, unfiltered football chat straight to your lock screen—no fluff, just pure talkSPORT energy.It’s where you’ll find out all the new rules to watch out for, England and Scotland reaction and big match player ratings. Plus there will be loads of debates on the biggest talking points as Haaland, Mbappe, Kane and the biggest names in football descend on America, Canada and Mexico.