Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has batted away suggestions that his players are finding his methods "old fashioned" – admitting that progress in the team's style of play has been obvious in recent fixtures.

United's performances for large chunks of their last two games against Middlesbrough and Burnley have been cohesive, though the failure to take chances in both games has led to each team earning results. Championship side Boro knocked United out of the FA Cup on penalties at Old Trafford last week, while the Clarets took a Premier League point in their game.

Friday morning saw reports emerge that United's players – who haven't appeared happy with any manager appointed since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure, by the looks – were disillusioned by the German's training methods.

Chris Armas, a recently recruited American coach who has worked with Rangnick previously, has reportedly been put in charge of sessions and earned himself the moniker 'Ted Lasso', too.

But Rangnick admitted ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Southampton that his players are happy, and making progress.