WHEN Erik ten Hag welcomed Old Trafford's new hitman Joshua Zirkzee, he identified the secret weapon that can turn him into a top goalscorer.
"Ruud is waiting for you," said a smiling Manchester United boss, slapping Zirkzee on the back.
"Hopefully you can learn something from him. He has scored a goal or two!" Ruud van Nistelrooy does indeed know a thing or two about finding the back of the net - 150 goals over five seasons at United is testimony to that.
The former United striker has returned to the club as part of Ten Hag's newlook coaching setup, his remit being to work with the club's forwards and shake them from last season's slumber.
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