Ruben Amorim’s preference for a back three and how it would work dominated the build-up to Manchester United ’s game against Ipswich Town and it was a cross from wing-back Amad that set up Marcus Rashford to give the Portuguese an ideal start.

After an encouraging display that also laid bare the work that needs to be done in a 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town at Portman Road, Manchester United have embarked on a new era under Ruben Amorim, the former Sporting Lisbon coach who has replaced Erik ten Hag in the Old Trafford hot seat.