As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Mount happy with winning Man Utd debut: It felt great

Mason Mount was happy with his Man Utd debut in their 2-0 preseason win against Leeds.

Mount played the first 45 minutes as United won 2-0 in Oslo. Noam Emeran and Joe Hugill struck for United after halftime.

"It felt great to be on the pitch," said Mount. "We have had that time in training and we have been working so hard, so it is great to show that in matches now. We have been working on a few different tactics.

"I really liked the role I was in today. Being able to drop in and build up the play from a bit deeper, but with that license to go forwards and make runs into the box and be involved in more attacks.

"I like to start off the press, to give the opposition something to think about and then to combine that with an attacking threat and rhythm of our own."

Video of the day:

About the author

Paul Vegas

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free