Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has revealed manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer held a crunch squad meeting for the start of preseason.

Mata, who recently signed a new contract with United, said Solskjaer sat his players down when they returned for pre-season training and told them he expects more from them.

“We had a meeting on the first day in which the manager and the staff spoke about what they expect from us, what they expect from Manchester United players," said Mata.

“I think that's the right thing to do. I think we all have to know what we represent, we have to know the level that people expect from us and I think it's good to do it the first day.

“Since then, they're trying to help the players, trying to improve in the way they want us to play and it's all fine so far.

“I would like to say thank you to the fans, because last season was not easy for any of us and for them also.

“I have to say thank you because they helped us in the difficult moments. After that, all I can say is that we'll try our best to make them proud. We know that we have to improve.

“We have to set ourselves higher standards and demand more from each other if we want to improve.

“We know that from the first day of pre-season and we are determined to improve, to have a better season and to make them proud."