Rashford's form, injury returns, Sancho resolution - Erik ten Hag's dream international break at Manchester United

Manchester United go into this international break off the back of a massive win over Brentford but Erik ten Hag isn't about to let that paper over the cracks.

Scott McTominay was the hero at Old Trafford, scoring twice in added-time to turn agony into ecstasy. The 26-year-old fired home an equaliser in the 93rd minute before finding the space to nod home the winner shortly after.

Victory alleviated the pressure on Ten Hag going into the October international break, but it would be remiss not to address the issues still very much present in his squad. United had endured their worst start to a campaign for 39 years before Saturday and one swallow does not make a summer.

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The fact that United had to rely on McTominay is evidence of their main issue: a lack of goals from reliable sources. No one player is to blame for the drought but Ten Hag could do with Marcus Rashford finding form again.

The forward was United's top-scorer with 30 goals across all competitions last season but so far has just one. Again on Saturday, he looked deflated and lacked the incisiveness that opened up space for him so often over the last 12 months.

Rashford will join up with his England teammates this week for a friendly against Australia and a Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy. The 25-year-old is facing plenty of competition for his spot in the starting line-up but Ten Hag would love to see his talisman get a feel for goals before returning.

United's increasing injury list was also on show over the weekend, with Ten Hag forced to start Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans in central defence