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Stephen Killen

Luke Shaw shows change needed as Manchester United on right track with Erik ten Hag

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday, March 27:

Luke Shaw comments show what Manchester United must change

It's not so long ago that footballers in England dreading leaving their club environment to join up with a disparate group of peers, often pursuing their own agenda, to play for a failing national team where the spotlight was particularly harsh.

The transformation in the mood around the England squad is a credit to Gareth Southgate and players seem to genuinely look forward to meeting up against at St George's Park at the moment.

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Ahead of the friendly with Switzerland at Wembley on Saturday the England manager had said that this international break was an opportune moment for players to meet up again, escaping the pressures of their clubs ahead of what for many is going to be a pivotal run-in to the end of the season.

Tyrone Marshall has the full article here.

Manchester United are doing the right thing with Erik ten Hag

There is a sense that no matter what Manchester United do, it will always be wrong. A two-week international break is particularly long after a Champions League defeat, and it seems like patience is beginning to wear thin for some fans.

United were always going to use the fortnight without football as an opportunity to push ahead with their search for a new permanent manager, but some supporters might be in need of a little reality check if they are going to moan about the lack of updates so far.

The club has long been criticised for making rash decisions and acting on impulse rather than as part of a clear long-term plan. The fact that they are taking time to carefully decide who their next permanent manager can only be seen as a positive if they really are to make the type of changes required to reclaim their crown on the throne of English football.

For the full story from Richard Fay, click here.

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