Caretaker boss Ole adamant Pogba & Co will start afresh with him at helm

OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER last night insisted everyone will start with a “clean slate” after holding clear-the-air talks with his Manchester United stars.

The Norwegian has spoken to most members of his squad on a one-to-one basis after being parachuted in as a replacement for sacked Jose Mourinho.

And the former Old Trafford hero has promised the likes of Paul Pogba, Fred and Anthony Martial they will have a fresh start with him in charge.

World Cup winner Pogba started just one of Mourinho’s last four games, watching from the bench at Anfield last Sunday as a 3-1 defeat left United 19 points off league leaders Liverpool.

The 45-year-old, appointed caretaker boss until the season ends, will sit in the dugout Sir Alex Ferguson made his own and admitted his old boss will be his inspiration when he does so.

Solskjaer, who took his first training session yesterday ahead of facing old club Cardiff, said: “Everyone will get a chance. Everyone starts with a clean slate. You’ve got to start somewhere.

“I’ve seen the last few games. You pick a team now and you move on. Everyone will get their chance.

“We have a great set-up. The analysts were watching Cardiff this morning.

“I’ve seen the teams, I watch the Premier League. It’s about us though, not the opposition. We want to see the BY JEREMY CROSS players express themselves. Our main focus is us, the opposition comes later. The amount of games coming up is no problem because we’ve got quality players and they’ll get a chance to show they’re Manchester United players.”

Solskjaer faces a huge challenge rescuing the club’s season, starting with tomorrow’s trip to Wales.

But he said: “I’ve had 300-400 games as a first-team manager.

“I’m confident. I’ve won the league, cups and been relegated. It’s about man-management. It’s about managing players, staff and it’s about getting the best out of everyone.

Solskjaer admitted it was “great to be back home”, so much so he returned with Norwegian chocolate for those still there from his time as a player then reserves coach.

With United languishing sixth in the table after their worst start to a season in 28 years, he said he wanted to “get the players enjoying their football”.

And he added: “It’s about the players being proud of their performance and the fans being proud of their team.”