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"Sometimes it's about confidence - there is where he's peaking now. He's played a lot of games for United and big games for England in the last few years. Sometimes the penny drops for a player in terms of decision-making and putting the ball in the back of the net. And they've needed him. The question mark I've had over Marcus in the last few years is, has he got that personality to step up to the plate? United have had some great strikers over the years, and I think they need someone like that. Marcus has to say he wants that responsibility to be the main man. The best players turn up week in and week out. It looks like he's now enjoying that responsibility, which is great to see."[caption id="attachment_245274" align="aligncenter" width="640"]
Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes pictured at Old Trafford in October 2021. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)[/caption]
"He has taken on that extra responsibility and has come through for the team with some big moments in attack. I still would call into question some of his leadership and the way he calls for would and takes his frustrations out on his teammates, but he has stepped up for them in attack."Keane also stated that United must target another winning streak over the coming set of fixtures. The club were on a good run before they lost five points in two games, after conceding late goals, against Crystal Palace and Arsenal. Next up for United are Reading (FA Cup), Forest (League Cup semi-final second leg) before Brentford in the Premier League and back-to-back league encounters with Leeds United.
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