Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic said he was not surprised by Jadon Sancho's quality after the on-loan forward helped the German side to a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg tie of their Champions League semi-final.
Sancho joined Manchester United from Dortmund for 85 million euros in August 2021 but failed to hold down a regular spot and returned to Germany after becoming embroiled in a row with manager Erik ten Hag.
After impressing on the right wing against PSG, Terzic said he sees Sancho's quality all the time in training.
"It's maybe not so easy to bring it onto the field, especially when you haven't had rhythm for a while," he told reporters.
"We know his quality and we saw it again today. We knew we needed a performance like that from Jadon."
Sancho said he was taking things one game at a time and hoped to maintain his good form into the second leg in Paris.
"I came here at 17 and they gave me the opportunity to play my professional football," he told CBS Sports.
"I am delighted with all the staff and players that have welcomed me back. I really don't know (if I am going to stay). I am just focused on the present right now."
Meanwhile, former Man United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has chosen to stay as Austria boss following talks with Bayern Munich over their managerial vacancy.
Bayern are seeking a replacement for Thomas Tuchel, who is leaving at the end of the season, but it will not be Rangnick.
The 65-year-old oversaw a successful qualifying campaign for this summer's European Championship with Austria, and he said on oefb.at: "I am the Austrian team boss with all my heart.
"I really enjoy this task and I am determined to continue on the path we have chosen. I would like to emphasise that this is not a rejection of FC Bayern, but a decision for my team and our common goals.
"Our full concentration is on the European Championship. We will do everything we can to get as far as possible there."
Rangnick took over as Austria boss two years ago and his side will face France, Poland and the Netherlands in Group D at this summer's tournament in Germany.
Austrian federation president Klaus Mitterdorfer welcomed the news, saying: "We are very pleased with Ralf Rangnick’s decision and the clear commitment to a future together.
"We have always been very confident that the heart and the team spirit, but also the creative possibilities, are very good arguments. Together, we will now go into the Euros even stronger."
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