Erik ten Hag might have found his own Park Ji-Sung at Manchester United

Of all the things Erik ten Hag will bring to Manchester United, a level-headed analysis of the first-team squad might well be the most important.

It's easy to be doom and gloom after a disappointing campaign and dismiss the talents of every player on the team. However, sometimes you need to take a step back and realise what solid foundations United still have in place.

Ten Hag's arrival should bring with it the fresh energy and ideas to inspire a disenchanted side, and if he can sort the attitude issues out at Old Trafford, then the task at hand is not nearly as enormous as some are suggesting. Much of the talk is about the players Ten Hag could bring to the club, but just as important will be those already at his disposal who will form the core of his squad next season.

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A key difference will be making better use of the current incumbents. United have been guilty of overplaying key players in the past and being so heavily reliant on them that they actually suffer, while other players have been overlooked because they did not have the same trust with the manager.

One player who has suffered from being overplayed is Scott McTominay. The 25-year-old has always been a divisive figure among fans, with his passionate approach often used against him when the team isn't delivering on the pitch.

When discussing McTominay it is easy to list what he can't do. He doesn't have a set position, isn't a strong passer of the ball, and lacks the energy to play at full throttle for an entire match. Yet, he does have a number of redeeming qualities too.

He's a confident dribbler of the ball, he draws a lot of fouls, he is good at winning back