Talking points from Rosenborg v Man Utd

While there is always fluidity in Erik ten Hag’s formation, it looked primarily a 4-2-3-1 from the outset, as has been the norm in his tenure. Mason Mount played in the deeper midfield role, alongside skipper Casemiro, rather than the no.10 position, with Hannibal adopting that place on the pitch.

It took United 39 minutes to have our first shot on target of the pre-season. It came from Ethan Wheatley but the young striker’s effort was parried away by Sander Tangvik. The only other stop forced was from Ethan Ennis, in the 70th minute, when his powerful drive was awkwardly palmed aside by Rasmus Sandberg.

Vitek earned some rave reviews while representing Accrington Stanley on loan last season and the 20-year-old looked a confident and imposing figure in goal. As the first half wore on, he was tested by the home side and proved equal to the task. One stop from Sverre Nypan was right out of the top drawer and he almost became embroiled in a personal battle with Marius Broholm, who was doing everything but score. His best save came in the 64th minute when he palmed a shot by Tobias Borkeeiet onto the frame of the goal, but the flag was soon raised in any case. Late on, he denied Magnus Holte when a goal seemed certain but was powerless when a fortunate rebound fell to Holm inside the box.