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Liam Wood

Erik ten Hag delivers message to Manchester United stars as Jadon Sancho tops player ratings

Here are your latest Manchester United evening headlines on Tuesday, July 12.

Ten Hag delivers message to United players

Erik ten Hag said United have "potential" after they thrashed Liverpool 4-0 during his first game in charge of the club. The Dutchman started his United reign with an impressive friendly victory on Tuesday thanks to goals from Jadon Sancho, Fred, Anthony Martial and Facundo Pellistri.

United were much improved from their performances of last season, although the scoreline didn't fairly reflect the number of wasted chances Jurgen Klopp's side had during the match in Bangkok.

Despite that result, United will still need to be at their best if they are to equal bitter rivals Liverpool in the Premier League next season and Ten Hag has urged caution despite the margin.

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READ MORE: Keane rates United title chances

Sancho tops player ratings in Bangkok opener

England winger Sancho finished top of the pile when United made the perfect start to life under Ten Hag during a pulsating victory over Liverpool in Bangkok. Sancho opened the scoring with other goals coming from Martial, Fred and second-half substitute Pellistri.

Curling home the opener, Sancho took full advantage as Liverpool showed defensive frailties and United - under a new manager in Ten Hag - were impressive on the back of a dismal season.

Our chief United reporter Samuel Luckhurst rated Sancho 9/10 for his performance at the Rajamangala Stadium and Sancho was not alone in catching the eye.

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