Looking back at Erik ten Hag's first Manchester United press conference one year ago today, the first thing that hits you is how much his English has improved in 12 months.
Ten Hag's communications that day in a bustling Old Trafford press room were brief and occasionally stilted. His answers were often short and always to the point.
In the year since his communication has improved considerably. His answers in press conferences are often more engaging now and he carries the aura of a United manager. ALSO READ: United leadership group now has eight members But maybe the first impressions were also accurate.
Ten Hag was friendly, but he was also all business and he was direct and straight to the point. The United squad would probably recognise that assessment now.