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Dan Brown

Erik ten Hag gives Manchester United full-backs verdict amid competition for places

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has spoken positively about the competition for places in his side as his full-backs all continue to perform at a high level when called upon.

The Reds have typically operated with Diogo Dalot and Luke Shaw at right-back and left-back respectively this season. However, with the former having been sidelined with an injury, and the latter sometimes playing at centre-back, both Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Tyrell Malacia have enjoyed minutes in recent weeks.

Prior to Dalot's injury, Wan-Bissaka appeared surplus to requirement and was expected to leave the club in this month's transfer window, but the defender has performed well in the past few matches and has demonstrated that he can be a competent deputy for the Portuguese ace.

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