Listening to Marcus Rashford explain how Erik ten Hag has coaxed improvement out of him this season, it was the simplicity of the instructions that really struck home.
Rashford's confidence has been restored under Ten Hag. A journey the 25-year-old started himself in the summer with a desire to return to Carrington as fit as he's ever been has continued once he began to work under Manchester United's new Dutch boss.
When United confirmed Ten Hag would take over at Old Trafford a month before the end of last season, Rashford wasn't the only player in the dressing room who was excited at the fact the club had opted to appoint a true coach, someone who works closely with players and has development at the heart of his ethos.
