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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer names two 'world-class players' in Man Utd squad
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is delighted to have two "world-class players" to pick for the Premier League run in.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has suggested Manchester United have at least two "world-class players" in the form of Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford. The Red Devils are one of the biggest football clubs on the planet but have endured barren years since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013.
The cultural reboot underway at Old Trafford has offered glimpses of hope for fans after a promising run of results and performances before the coronavirus lockdown.
United's fine form saw them climb to fifth in the Premier League table, hunting down a Champions League spot, and they have picked up where they left off since the restart.
Solskjaer's squad has been boosted for the run in by the availability of Pogba and Rashford thanks to the three-month suspension of football in the United Kingdom due to the coronavirus crisis.
Pogba made his first appearance since Boxing Day in last Friday's draw at Tottenham Hotspur, while Rashford started in that match having suffered a back injury in January.
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Solskjaer believes having a fully-fit squad will further highlight their improvement since the turn of the year.
"With so many players back fit now, everybody can see the quality we have in our ranks," he said in the matchday programme for Wednesday's victory over Sheffield United.
"The players who came on at Spurs made a difference, which shows you the level of competition we've got in the squad now.
"Even before lockdown we were on a strong run of form. Now we're able to call upon world-class players like Paul and Marcus returning from injury.
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"Paul could tell you more than most about our evolution, because the team he's rejoining now is a different team to the one that started the season. Our development is there for all to see."
United continued their unbeaten form since the restart by sticking three goals past the Blades without reply.
Anthony Martial bagged a hat-trick - the first player to manage the feat since Ferguson's left the Old Trafford hot seat.
The game was played at an empty stadium, and Solskjaer said: “I’m very happy for Anthony, it’s a shame he couldn’t celebrate with out fans.”
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Manchester United fixtures
Saturday, June 27 - Norwich City (A) - FA Cup
Tuesday, June 30 - Brighton and Hove Albion (A) - Premier League
Saturday, July 4 - Bournemouth - (H) - Premier League
Thursday, July 9 - Aston Villa (A) - Premier League
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