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Erik ten Hag praises Marcus Rashford's focus and quality following Man Utd's 1-0 Europa League victory over Real Betis... and hails star of the future Facundo Pellistri's 'progression' following 20-year-old's starting debut

Erik ten Hag highlighted Marcus Rashford's focus and quality after the in-form forward once again proved the difference in Manchester United's 1-0 Europa League victory against Real Betis.

The Red Devils went into their second-leg tie boasting a 4-1 lead gained at Old Trafford, but Ten Hag was unwilling for his team to rest on their laurels, fielding a team with only four changes to the starting XI that faced Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday.

Betis made life difficult for United during the first half at a bouncing Estadio Benito Villamarin, but the crowd grew quiet in the 55th minute when Rashford rifled home to break the deadlock.