They were fantastic and Ten Hag lauds him for his role in the crucial win

Manchester United fans watch as their team dispatched their latest opponent with ease in the EFL Cup to book their spot in the quarterfinal round of the competition in their first competitive game in long while following the enforced break.

Erik Ten Hag and Manchester United took the early decision to begin preparation for the return of club football following the conclusion of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar which played across six weeks since November.

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The Red Devils named a very strong lineup which meant they were not leaving anything to chance as they enter the latter stages of the tournament. Christian Eriksen and Marcus Rashford ensure United crowned their dominance with two goals in both halves.

The win was a much-needed boost to give the players more confidence as they reintgrate themselves back into the rhythm of the club style and demand. Their performance was a great one for the fans as well as it eases off any budding concern about the club season return.

WHO DID TEN HAG PRAISE AFTER THE GAME?

Erik Ten Hag was a very happy man after the blast of the final whistle as most of his fears with easily shaken by the great display of the squad on their first competitive game in a long while. According to reports, Erik Ten Hag singled out Casemiro as a great player who showed his calmness and experience during the game. He added that he is certainly a leader in the squad.