Erik ten Hag reveals area that Jadon Sancho has improved over the summer after Leicester win

Jadon Sancho scored his second of the season as Manchester United beat Leicester City 1-0 on Thursday evening.

The cool finish from the winger meant that Erik ten Hag's side were able to pick up three points for the third Premier League game in a row.

After a slow start to the campaign last term, Sancho will be delighted with his contributions so far this season for United and will only be looking ahead for more going forward.

Ten Hag spoke to the media after the game and was full of praise for the English attacker.

"I am really happy for Jadon Sancho," he said. "He scored many in pre-season and put a low of investment in, now he is getting his rewards."

The manager did add that Sancho had been working on one aspect over the summer.

With excellent technical skill, the Dutchman wanted his winger to focus on his physical attributes.

Now that he has improved in that department, Ten Hag expects even more from the creator.

"He had quite a good pre-season, he understands he has to invest physically, (and) that's what he did,

"This is just the start for him. With his potential there is much more room for improvement,

"He can be even more important."

The winger could see his role change slightly as United's transfer window included a significant piece of business.

Antony was added to the fold and the Brazilian will all but certainly occupy the right side of attack following his £86 million move.

This would likely mean that Sancho moves across to the left, however, this will be no problem for the wide man who played so well from both flanks in Germany.

Jadon Sancho with Achrif Hakimi at Borussia Dortmund. (Alamy)

We are beginning to see what Sancho can offer a United side that is improving in their structure and movement, but Ten Hag clearly wants to see his full potential come out.

Sancho is focused on United's season ahead and was delighted to decide the game at the King Power Stadium.

"It was a great team goal. I’m just happy I got the goal for the team and we got the three points," he told BT Sport after the game.

"I have gotten to know the players a lot more after missing pre-season last year and I am really happy to score,

"We hoped to start the season with two wins but that woke us up and I am happy to get the third win today."

Topics: Manchester United, Erik Ten Hag, Jadon Sancho, Leicester City, Premier League

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