Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says he always was confident of reviving the form of Marcus Rashford this season.
Despite Rashford's difficult season last campaign, Ten Hag has admitted that he is not surprised by the forward's strong start this term, admitting that he immediately identified him as a player with 'potential' when he arrived in Manchester.
"From day one I was so excited to work with him," Ten Hag told Sky Sports ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby. "I saw his status and I knew already the impact he could have and his potential. Now he's bringing that potential to the pitch so I'm really happy with his development.
"I told him on day one, I want to see you smiling every day. We said that we would prepare the training sessions and then it's up to you to love the training and give your best because when you feel pressure in training and enjoy it you will give your best.
"If you give your best you will improve and you will perform on the pitch. Then life is easy and your performance will go up."