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Daniel Murphy

Sir Alex Ferguson gives verdict on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Manchester United manager

Sir Alex Ferguson is proud of Manchester United duo Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Marcus Rashford.

United haven't lifted a Premier League since Ferguson's last season in charge in 2013 and several managers have struggled to get the team playing well following his departure.

However, Ferguson believes Solskjaer is doing a good job in the Old Trafford hot seat and has handed his former player high praise for giving opportunities to young players.

"Even as a young reserve, even when he was on the bench... he would take notes of the training sessions," Ferguson told the BBC.

"He had a will that he wanted to be a manager, and at a club like Manchester United, it's a result industry, without question.

"If you don't get results there's questions to be asked. He is getting the results, he really has done very well. And what is really important for this club is to introduce young people, and he's given young players a chance.

"That will always be the foundation of Manchester United, from Matt Busby, from Alex Ferguson and to what Ole is doing, the young guys, if they are good enough, play them. Never a problem at this club."

Rashford has also come in for praise from the legendary manager but for his actions off the field, rather than on it.

The forward has led the charge on securing free school meals for children in England during holidays and has directly led to changes in government policy.

"When he did what he did I phoned him right away," Ferguson added. "And I thought what he was doing is an example for a young person to give to all the rest of them in this industry, which most of the top players are doing very well.

"For Rashford to do what he did, for a young person, I was so proud of him, I really was. I think everyone was and he's not got carried away with himself. He's still trying to do an honest job as you would expect from him."

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