Another game and another four-goal win. Erik ten Hag's honeymoon period with Manchester United has been so blissfully serene the Glazer family might wonder whether a costly squad rebuild is necessary after all.
Ten Hag is in no mood to wax lyrical about United's progress. He skipped another post-match press conference, even when deprived of the suspicious excuse of a flight to catch as United are in Melbourne until Tuesday.
Ten Hag's compatriot and predecessor, Louis van Gaal, milked his propitious pre-season tour eight years ago. "Glory glory Man United" has been heard at full-time two games running now.
Heady days. Nobody is getting giddy and had Ten Hag attended media obligations like every previous United manager he would have doubtless highlighted their shortcomings. Also read: United player ratings as two player impress Melbourne Victory was a significant step down from Liverpool but Ten Hag's team is taking shape in these exhibition occasions.