Mason Mount makes an impact: Things we learned from Manchester United's friendly win over Leeds:

Manchester United returned to action after a summer break with a 2-0 win over old rivals Leeds United at the Ullevaal Stadion in soggy Oslo.

Erik ten Hag played a stronger side in the first half, giving £60million signing Mason Mount his debut before making 11 changes at half-time, while new Leeds boss Daniel Farke opted for a more even mix of first-teamers and youngsters throughout the match.

It was United’s kids who ensured Ten Hag got off to a winning start as second-half goals from Noam Emeran and Joe Hugill proved the difference. Mail Sport takes a look at some of the things we learned from the first pre-season friendly.

MOUNT’S THE MAN

Erik ten Hag told fans before kick-off what Mason Mount will bring to United and, on the whole, the new signing from Chelsea delivered on his debut.

‘He wants to be multi-functional, he wants to be complete,’ said Ten Hag. ‘When you're playing in midfield, you have to attack but you also have to defend.

‘I’m sure he will bring a dynamic into our game, and that was one of our analyses or conclusions we made after last season – we need more dynamic in the midfield department.’

Mount was never far from the heart of the action, showing fans what to expect this season. He played in the defensive midfield pivot alongside Kobbie Mainoo but wasn’t restricted in any way as he got forward at every opportunity.

He was also keen to get the ball forward early and none more so than in the 10th minute when the ball was pinging around a congested midfield. Mount had the vision to see beyond the scrum of bodies and pinged an exquisite pass out to Amad Diallo on the right which led to United’s best chance of the first half.

Mount made another great opportunity for himself, dispossessing Jeremiah Mullen and