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Man Utd star Jadon Sancho reveals two key changes that have sparked return to form and helped justify £73m transfer fee

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JADON SANCHO admits he’s had to work harder and believe in himself more to turn his Manchester United fortunes around.

The £73million England winger is ‘delighted’ to finally match his Borussia Dortmund form midway through his first season at Old Trafford.

Wideman Jadon Sancho has now discovered his Bundesliga form for Dortmund in the Premier League for Man UtdCredit: Getty
England ace Jadon Sancho says hard graft and growing self-confidence have transformed his fortunes at Old TraffordCredit: Getty

The summer buy, 21, is now a key man under interim boss Ralf Rangnick, with much-improved stats too.

And asked how he has become an electrifying regular, he told United’s website: “I guess that’s because I’ve been working a lot harder and believing in myself a lot more and just trying to make things happen. 

“I’m just happy that my team-mates are believing in me and giving me support, especially when I go one-v-one.

“And hearing the fans when they cheer me on and are telling me to get at my opponent… I’m delighted with my performances.”   

The 23-cap star claims United are powerful enough to win the Champions League this season.

But ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash at home to second-bottom Watford, Sancho revealed his priority is just to hold onto a top-four spot.

Rangnick has ruled out catching the top three sides, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea.

And questioned on his targets, Sancho said: “Definitely getting a Champions League spot for next season, 100 per cent we need that.”

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But the ex-Watford schoolboy added: “I feel like we have a strong enough squad to win the Champions League, I really believe that. 

“But we all have to work for each other and for us to even get close to the final we have to go game-by-game.

“It’s going to be a tough challenge, but I feel like with the players we have and the experience we have then it’s definitely doable.”

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