Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominay were classed by some as the dead wood that needed chopping from the Manchester United squad last season.
The duo had rotten campaigns, producing little fruit from their tiresome labour. But after three months of Erik ten Hag’s nurturing attention, the pair have regrown in confidence and stature.
As a result, it has been hard to argue a case for either to be axed from the starting line-up. And there are three good reasons why both should start Sunday’s Manchester derby.
