27/03/2024
Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho ticked off another big career milestone on Tuesday evening, by making his first senior international start for Argentina in their 3-1 victory over Costa Rica in Los Angeles.
We've grown accustomed to good Garnacho news, because it's peppered our 2023/24 season, but it's easy to forget that it's less than a year since the teenager signed a new contract and was given some clear and fairly demanding objectives by Erik ten Hag.
On that day at Carrington last April, the Dutchman congratulated the player and those closest to him, but told him to forget the past, focus on the future and, most importantly, keep on grafting.

Behind the scenes of Garnacho's big day Video
BEHIND THE SCENES OF GARNACHO'S BIG DAY
“I hope and I think this new contract is an inspiration and a motivation to do even better,” began the boss.
“This is the start; a new start, a signed contract, and tomorrow? New roles, new aims and go.”
If you take a look at some of the player's achievements in the 11 breathless months since, which we've listed below, it's fair to say the manager's words delivered a message that was heard loud and clear...