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Erik ten Hag 'orders specific grass measurements to encourage slick passing and plans for a Sir Alex Ferguson-style eating routine' ahead of Man United's return to pre-season training at Carrington on Monday

New Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has reportedly issued specific orders to his training ground staff in a bid to encourage his players to practice slick passing during the first week of pre-season.

The Red Devils will get their first glimpse of the Dutchman's managerial methods at Carrington when the squad returns to training on June 27.

In an effort to prioritise on-ball drills during the opening sessions, Ten Hag has reportedly told his staff to trim the grass to exactly 15mm, so that the players can quickly get up to speed with his passing demands.