Mason Mount makes Manchester United debut with win over Leeds in pre-season
Mason Mount marked his first appearance for Manchester United as Erik ten Hag's team kicked off their pre-season matches with a 2-0 victory over Leeds in Oslo.
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Mason Mount made his Manchester United debut as Erik ten Hag's side began their pre-season schedule with a 2-0 win against Leeds in Oslo. </p>
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The 24-year-old, who made a £55million move from Chelsea last month, played the first 45 minutes and impressed in flashes during a quiet first period. </p>
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Ten Hag's starting XI was a combination of youth and experience, with Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho joined by young prospects such as Kobbie Mainoo and Omari Forson. </p>
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Tributes were paid before kick off to former Scotland, Manchester United and Leeds defender Gordon McQueen, who died aged 70 last month following his battle with dementia. </p>
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Mount created a big opening in the 10th minute, passing in behind for Amad Diallo to tee up Hannibal Mejbri but the Tunisian was denied by a smart save from Leeds goalkeeper Kristoffer Klaesson. </p>
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Moments later the England midfielder was involved again, winning the ball back before attempting a delicate chip over Klaesson from 25 yards which landed on the roof of the net. </p>
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"It was a good start today, a good win. It's important to get the minutes in the legs, but it's important to win as well and that's what we want to do this season," Mount told MUTV. </p>
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"I've definitely got a great understanding of how the manager wants to work and how the boys play. </p>
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"I really liked that role today. Being able to drop in and get on the ball and start the play from a bit deeper, but also having that freedom to be able to get forward and get in the box." </p>
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Ten Hag spoke about what Mount offered United before kick-off, saying: "I am sure he will contribute to the success of Manchester United because he is a quality player. </p>
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"In midfield you have to attack but you also have to defend. He will bring dynamic into our game. We need more dynamic in that midfield department." </p>
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Daniel Farke took charge of his first game as manager of Leeds, who are preparing for life back in the Championship following relegation last season. </p>
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The breakthrough came on 67 minutes as 18-year-old Norwegian Isak Hansen-Aaroen played in Frenchman Noam Emeran who slid it past Dani van den Heuvel. </p>
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Emeran then turned provider for Joe Hugill to seal the win 10 minutes from time. </p>
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The Red Devils' pre-season continues with a clash against Lyon in Edinburgh next Wednesday before they head to the USA for matches against Arsenal, Wrexham, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. </p>
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