Erik ten Hag knows that his legacy at Manchester United will ultimately be judged on results above anything else.
But he has already impressed the United fanbase with his meticulous approach to the bigger picture. Part of that includes the club's famed academy.
Thursday's Europa League victory over FC Sheriff saw a proud record extended as their 85-year run of naming at least one homegrown player in a matchday squad goes on. It is a record that will not be going anywhere anytime soon given the wealth of academy-reared players within the first team squad. For exciting youngsters like Alejandro Garnacho, Ten Hag offered encouraging words going forward.
