Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has hailed the impact of Benni McCarthy on his squad this season.

The South African has been working as an attacking coach with ten Hag since the summer.

McCarthy is credited by many for the outstanding form of star striker Marcus Rashford.

"I think the most important is the way of playing, that gives him a base, gives him a structure, the way of play is in his favor because I knew his skills and then you also being staff around who can make it better and make it progress," Ten Hag told reporters about Rashford's improved form, before going on to elaborate about McCarthy.

"I thought we needed one on the staff who is specific and responsible for strikers, Benni is doing a good job.

“I think the staff has a good balance and we do it together, it's not only about Benni McCarthy, all have specific jobs in our staff. There's a good vibe, they challenge each other, it's a total package, and it's not about one person."