Erik ten Hag urges Alejandro Garnacho to keep working to win regular spot

The 18-year-old Argentinian had the Old Trafford faithful off their seats every time he got on the ball on Thursday night.

Alejandro Garnacho, right, played a key role in Manchester United’s Carabao Cup win (Martin Rickett/PA)

Erik ten Hag has told Alejandro Garnacho he must keep working to force his way into the Manchester United side after an exciting cameo in Thursday’s 4-2 come-from-behind win over Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup.

Garnacho came off the bench moments after Diogo Dalot’s own goal had given Villa their second lead of the night at Old Trafford but, after Marcus Rashford equalised for the hosts, Garnacho got two assists as Bruno Fernandes put them in front before Scott McTominay sealed it late on.