Smalling excited with new United formation

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling is confident he can slot perfectly into Louis van Gaal’s first-team plans this season.

Van Gaal has made it clear he wants United to line up in the 5-3-2 formation he used during the latter stages of the World Cup with the Netherlands.

With only three centre-halves on his books, Van Gaal has already admitted he needs reinforcements.