Solskjær’s new United in striking contrast to heroes of 2017 final | Jamie Jackson

Much-changed from the Europa League final of four years ago, one key difference is that today’s side still lack silverware

To scan Manchester United’s XI for their triumphant Europa League 2017 final against Ajax is to land in another age. José Mourinho was the manager, Marouane Fellaini his No 10, Antonio Valencia the captain and right-back, Daley Blind a left-sided central defender, Paul Pogba the No 8, and Marcus Rashford centre-forward. The latter two illuminate how the United story has moved on.

When Ole Gunnar Solskjær sends his team out to face Villarreal for Wednesday night’s final at the Gdansk Stadium, Pogba and Rashford will be the only survivors from Mourinho’s side who can expect to have their tracksuits off for the pre-showpiece ceremony.

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