Erik ten Hag was pleased with Cristiano Ronaldo's contribution in Manchester United's win against West Ham but revealed he spoke to the Portuguese forward about his movement at half-time.
Marcus Rashford netted the only goal of the game as United dug deep to hold onto a precious three points at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
United had David de Gea and their defence to thank at full-time as they held on to survive a late bombardment from their opponents who went in desperate search for an equaliser.
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Things might have been different had they netted another goal earlier in the match but they waste a couple of decent opportunities, in particular a flurry of chances for Ronaldo that saw him head wide of goal before firing a tame effort wide of the front-post.
Speaking at full-time Ten Hag gave his verdict on Ronaldo's display and their attacking play as a whole.
"I think he did quite well," Ten Hag told Sky Sports after the win. "(He did) what we expect; lead the pressing. First-half, linked up, for me was... I said also during half-time come not too quick down. Later moments, let's first do the work by the midfield and by the defence and the back four. Then in the latest moment drop eventually out to attract players or to get for yourself the freedom to be creative, to score, or to give the final pass because that is quality. Once the ball goes wide you arrive in the box.
"We have the quality to score goals, but attacking football effectiveness we have to improve that. But we are going in the direction, but being a threat is a long way to go."
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