Mount: We want to make the fans proud

If it was mission completed off the sphere, when it comes to partaking with the supporters in Oslo, then it was additionally a profitable afternoon on it as senior gamers akin to Mount, Raphael Varane, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and particularly Lisando Martinez, enjoying his first recreation since being injured towards Sevilla in April, clocked up priceless match minutes.

“We have been working very laborious [in training]so it is good to now put it into observe and play on the pitch now,” mentioned Mount, who signed for the Reds in the identical week the squad returned to Carrington.

“That first week is usually targeted on getting the legs going once more, getting the space within the legs by operating. However we have undoubtedly been working on a couple of techniques as properly, coming into this recreation. I’ve undoubtedly received a terrific understanding of how the supervisor needs to work and the way the boys play.

“Clearly now it is about utilizing these video games to work at it extra and and placing it into observe once we get on the pitch. It was an excellent begin at this time, an excellent win. As I mentioned, it is essential to get the minutes within the legs, however it’s essential to win as properly and that is what we need to do that season.

“All of us had a tricky week, however it’s nice to have that 45 minutes within the tank now.”