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Herrera happy working under 'intense' Van Gaal

ESPN staff
December 7, 2014
Herrera says there is healthy competition in Manchester United training © Getty Images
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Ander Herrera has said he is enjoying the intensity of training under Louis van Gaal.

Herrera, who signed from Athletic Bilbao in the summer, said his Manchester United team-mates are enjoying the competitive nature of training after four straight victories in the Premier League.

"I enjoy the sessions the day before a game because we work on ball possession, shooting and set-plays," he told the Manchester Evening News.

"All the mini matches are important because the coaches are always looking at us before each game. We have a very competitive squad - we always want to win in matches or training.

"I think this is the right tactic because you play like you train."

Meanwhile, winger Ashley Young says the squad is in buoyant mood after their impressive run of form.

"When you are winning games then confidence is always sky high. When you have been on a run of wins - both at home and away - then it is fantastic for confidence.

"Everybody is pulling in the right direction and feeling good and we will take that into the game against Southampton. It is going to be a big game and there are definitely no easy games in the Premier League."

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