Three things Erik ten Hag learnt from James Garner's crunch Championship clash

James Garner produced a mixed performance for Nottingham Forest as Bournemouth earned their place in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory at the Vitality Stadium.

The 21-year-old is currently on loan from Manchester United and has been impressive throughout the majority of the 2021/22 season. However, Garner wasn't at his usual standards as the Cherries edged a crunch game at the top of the Championship table.

Bournemouth knew a win would secure their spot in the top-flight and they came away with what they needed thanks to Kieffer Moore's second-half strike. Scott Parker's side join Fulham in the Premier League, while Forest will go into the play-offs alongside Huddersfield Town and two of Luton Town, Sheffield United, Middlesbrough or Millwall.

The game was watched by many around the world but some United fans would've tuned in to see how Garner gets on as they prepare to welcome him back to Old Trafford in pre-season. With incoming United boss Erik ten Hag set to make changes to his squad, Garner could be a name introduced into the fold with Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba both leaving in the summer.

Frenkie de Jong has been backed to join the Red Devils, while Declan Rice continues to be linked with a switch to United. Garner may be afforded an opportunity to shine under Ten Hag and here are three things the Dutchman would've learned from his performance against Bournemouth.

The most notable aspect of watching Garner's performance is his energy and work-rate in midfield. The youngster has formed a dynamic partnership with Ryan Yates at the heart of the Forest side and both work incredibly hard to win the ball back for their team.

Garner, in particular, sets the press and hunts the ball down high up, while