Former winger Lee Sharpe has warned Manchester United's players that anyone not doing what Erik ten Hag asks of them this season will be axed from the Dutchman's plans without any hesitation.
Ten Hag, who watched his side conclude their pre-season preparations with a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford on Sunday, was appointed United boss back in April, with a view to replacing Ralf Rangnick ahead of the start of this season. Although new additions to the squad have been few and far between, the former Ajax boss has wasted little time in making improvements in M16.
Although United ended their pre-season schedule with a bit of a limp, failing to win any of their final three friendlies, they excelled in their opening three games, playing vibrant, forward-thinking, attractive football. The players have bought into Ten Hag's methods and there is a degree of optimism surrounding Old Trafford ahead of Sunday's Premier League opener against Brighton.
