Manchester United's board believe the changes made by manager Erik ten Hag are having the desired effect.

United's senior hierarchy have backed ten Hag's ideas at Old Trafford, with his disciplined management style balanced by his personable nature impressing directors.

The dugouts at the club's home stadium have been switched so he could be nearer the substitutes as they warmed up, while they no longer stay at The Lowry Hotel pre-match.

Unused players also remain in the Old Trafford directors' box throughout home games, after nine members of the team were mocked for leaving a friendly early in July, says the Daily Mail.

Ten Hag's decisive nature has won over some players who felt misled by former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. It's suggested he requires professionalism and effort from his squad - and is clear with his players about his team set-up.