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Manchester United handed double defensive boost

November 13, 2020
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Manchester United handed double defensive boost

Manchester United have been handed a double defensive increase after two fantastic particular person performances through the worldwide break.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s aspect have struggled on the again thus far this season and have solely stored 4 clear sheets throughout the 12 matches they’ve performed.

Two of these shutouts got here within the Carabao Cup, with one other towards RB Leipzig within the Champions League whereas their solely Premier League clear sheet got here on the expense of attacking menace in a colorless draw with Chelsea.

Nevertheless, there was signal of enchancment for United on Thursday night time after two spectacular defensive shows from senior squad members.

The primary got here from makeshift centre-back Scott McTominay who starred in defence as Scotland defeated Serbia on penalties of their European Championship play-off encounter.

United entered the worldwide break by profitable what was arguably their most vital match of the season at Everton on Saturday.

The under-pressure Reds got here from behind to beat the Toffees due to Bruno Fernandes’ double and Edinson Cavani’s first aim for United.

United have a two-week break with a lot of their stars heading off on worldwide responsibility – we’ll be maintaining tabs on how all of them carry out, and on preparations for his or her subsequent Premier League match towards West Brom.

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McTominay has tailored nicely to his new defensive obligations, and regardless of the sloppy nature of Serbia’s equalising aim, is displaying indicators which counsel he may be prepared for a deeper position at Previous Trafford.

There was additionally an enormous confidence increase for Harry Maguire who captained England, scored a aim and stored a clear sheet within the pleasant win over Republic of Eire.

Maguire has endured a tough begin to the brand new season however constructed upon his spectacular efficiency towards Everton final weekend with a flawless show at Wembley Stadium. United teammate Dean Henderson featured from the bench for his senior worldwide debut.

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Elsewhere and younger midfielder Dylan Levitt performed 80 minutes for Wales of their goalless draw towards the US of America on the Liberty Stadium, with Daniel James enjoying half an hour as a second-half substitute.

Ethan Galbraith was not included within the matchday squad for Northern Eire’s play-off defeat to Slovakia. Marcus Rashford didn’t characteristic for England and won’t now meet up with the squad as deliberate as a result of harm.

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