Erik ten Hag shares what he told his Manchester United players in the dressing room at half-time vs Southampton

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Erik ten Hag has conducted his post-match interview with BT Sport after Manchester United beat Southampton.

United won 1-0 thanks to a second half Bruno Fernandes goal to make it two victories in a row for the Dutchman.

It was so vital that United built on the momentum generated by the 2-1 win over Liverpool and we earned a first clean sheet of the season.

Speaking after the game, Ten Hag praised Bruno for his goal and gave an insight into what he said to the players at half-time.

Ten Hag interview after United beat Southampton

“Brilliant, but not only from Bruno,” he said.

“It is quite clear. Don’t get me wrong, it was a fantastic finish. I am really happy for him with his first goal of the season. So that is really good.

“The best part of (our game) was straight after half-time, where we kept control. Also, Rashford was more often the target.

“That is what he demanded at half-time, be more the target and then we can play off of you, with some movement around. We created straight after half-time three really good chances and that is how I see football.”

This was a different type of game and United were still found wanting at times in terms of creativity and control of the game.

But it was another win, which keeps the momentum rolling forward and ensures a feel-good factor this week ahead of the transfer deadline and the game with Leicester.

Ten Hag will still want much more from his side but Bruno is back among the goals again and a clean sheet is a real platform to build on.