Mauricio Pochettino can repeat Tottenham trick to solve Manchester United midfield problem

As Manchester United started to come to terms with their damaging FA Cup fourth round defeat to Middlesbrough, less than 48 hours later, one of their own - James Garner - showed them how it should be done.

The central-midfielder, who is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest, produced a midfield masterclass to help the Championship side claim their second FA Cup giant killing in as many rounds, playing a key role in helping Steve Cooper's side dismantle reigning holders Leicester City, winning 4-1 at the City Ground.

Although he did not grab himself a goal on another famous afternoon on the banks of the Trent, he did provide the assist for Joe Worrall to net Forest's third of the afternoon and put the tie to bed.

Garner's assist, which came via a corner, was his second in as many matches, meaning he is continuing to go from strength-to-strength at the Championship play-off hopefuls.

But whilst Forest's supporters, understandably, continue to gush over his talents and no doubt dream about the prospect of keeping hold of him beyond the end of the season, United's supporters are beginning to think about just how big a talent he could become in United red if he continues on the trajectory he currently finds himself on.

As reported by the Manchester Evening News, those close to Garner believe he could force his way into the first-team fold at Old Trafford next term, where the midfield is expected to have a very different look to it. The club is expected to pursue the signature of at least one new midfielder and Paul Pogba is expected to head for the exit, increasing the Forest loanee's prospects of making the grade and becoming a regular fixture for the club he joined at Under-8s level.

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