Wayne Rooney lists the THREE biggest things Erik ten Hag has changed at Man Utd to turn them into title contenders

WAYNE ROONEY has picked out the three issues Erik ten Hag has modified to show Manchester United into title contenders.

The Pink Devils seem like again in real rivalry for a run on the league for the primary time in a decade after going by way of a number of years of turmoil below completely different managers.

Wayne Rooney has been impressed with what he is seen at Previous Trafford this seasonCredit score: Alamy

Erik ten Hag has engineered a outstanding transformation at Manchester UnitedCredit score: Richard Pelham / The Solar

United legend Rooney was a part of the final really profitable squad when United dominated England below Sir Alex Ferguson.

However Ten Hag is making nice progress in his mission to pull the membership again to the place they as soon as belonged with Sunday's Carabao Cup ultimate coming days after an epic European tussle with Barcelona.

Rooney mentioned three necessary components had been altered below the Dutch coach.

He informed ESPN: "I believe he’s modified the mindset and the arrogance and perception of the gamers, that they’re truly a great crew, and I believe persons are beginning to see that this season, and so they’re in a great place.

"He’s precisely what Manchester United have wanted for just a few years now.

"They’re 5 factors off the highest spot (earlier than Arsenal's win at Leicester), you already know there’s nonetheless numerous video games to go… so that you by no means know."

Rooney, 37, additionally had particular reward for Marcus Rashford who's in one of the best type of his profession.

The 25-year-old has 17 targets in his final 18 video games and, like Rooney earlier than, wears the no.10 shirt.

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Rooney, now supervisor of DC United, mentioned: "He’s doing implausible. He’s a high participant, and he’s proven that early in his profession.

"He had a little bit of a dip during the last couple of seasons so it’s necessary to return to his strengths.

"Being direct, being aggressive, being assured in entrance of purpose, and I felt he wasn’t assured for some time truly, however this season he’s again to his greatest."

United stay within the hunt for the quadruple in ten Hag's first season in cost.

They've league leaders Arsenal of their sights, face West Ham within the FA Cup, have Actual Betis as their subsequent Europa League opponents.

Extra instantly, they face Newcastle within the Carabao Cup Ultimate at Wembley as they search for their first trophy in virtually 5 years.