United’s Ten Hag heaps praise on youthful Garnacho
MANCHESTER, England : Alejandro Garnacho made the difference in Manchester United’s 2-0 victory over Everton on Saturday, creating both penalties with his deft dribbles in the box that proved nightmarish for Everton. The 19-year-old United winger has started every game since late October, emerging as a player manager Erik ten Hag can count on with a consistency that belies his age. “He’s progressing very well and we are very pleased with this,” Ten Hag said. “His contribution today was huge, his runs, his dribbles. It’s attractive as well for the audience, obviously we want to show something. I think well-deserved penalties.” Captain Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford stepped up to convert the first-half penalties that helped keep United’s hopes of a top-four finish alive. They are sixth in the table, eight points adrift of fourth-placed Aston Villa. Ten Hag believes Garnacho will only continue to improve. “It’s about him and if he can keep the focus and he puts the right effort in, in the game and also during the week,” the Dutchman said. “Sometimes …