McTominay has Scott big role to play

OF all the things Erik ten Hag will bring to United, a level-headed analysis of the squad might well be the most important.

- RICHARD FAY

It's easy to be doom and gloom after a disappointing campaign and dismiss the talents of every player on the team.

However, sometimes you need to take a step back and realise what solid foundations the Reds still have in place.

Ten Hag's arrival should bring with it the fresh energy and ideas to inspire a disenchanted side, and if he can sort the attitude issues out at Old Trafford, then the task at hand is not nearly as enormous as some are suggesting.

Much of the talk is about the players Ten Hag could bring to the club, but just as important will be those already at his disposal who will form the core of his squad next season.

A key difference will be making better use of the current incumbents. United have been guilty of overplaying key players in the past and being so heavily reliant on them they actually suffer, while others have been overlooked because they did not have the same trust with the manager.