Steve McClaren says he has a “good feeling” about Manchester United’s chances this season after seeing the noise and confidence building in the dressing room as the transfer saga surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo continues to rumble on.
United’s assistant coach, whose experience at the club connects Sir Alex Ferguson’s era with the new broom of Erik ten Hag, is well placed to give his verdict.
And he insists the squad shaping under the Dutchman’s new methods have given him a buzz through pre-season and ahead of their season opener against Brighton this weekend. McClaren said: “This group have been fantastic. I get a great feeling.