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Manchester United coach Mike Phelan believes the current squad can win “everything” if they carry on improving and reach their full potential.

United are the form team of the Premier League under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, winning seven and drawing one of his eight games in charge, as well as triumphing in two FA Cup ties.

Phelan, who was Sir Alex Ferguson's No.2 in the final years of the legendary United manager's glittering reign, is convinced the current squad can take the Reds back to the top.

Although the title is beyond United this season, they are now just three points off fourth spot, having been 11 points adrift when Jose Mourinho was sacked on December 18.

But with players like Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford, Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial thriving under Solskjaer, Phelan said United can recapture their all-conquering status in the coming years.

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“Our aim is to try and do even better, to try and push the players even further,” said Phelan, ahead of United's lunchtime clash at Fulham tomorrow.

“I've experienced a lot of things at Manchester United and I want this next generation of players to do the same.

“They've won some things, but they haven't won everything – and I want them to win everything. Why shouldn't we?

“You've got to be greedy in this game and to keep pushing. What they're here for, surely, is to be better players, better individuals and to win something for the club and themselves.

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“Players are talented here because they're here for a reason. It's then up to them to embrace Manchester United, the ethos, and everything around it. That's the reason why they're here.

“Ability shouldn't be an issue – they shouldn't get through the door if they haven't got the ability, so what is important is that we make sure we only bring in that quality and personality, that charismatic sort that can enhance what is already here. That's a major responsibility.

“Winning is there, it's got to be – the size of the football club demands that. We're trying to build something.”

Caretaker boss Solskjaer is in charge until the end of the season, but has made a compelling case to land the job on a permanent basis, having won nine and drawn one of his 10 games in charge.

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Although Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino remains top of United's wish-list, Solskjaer remains in the running for the job, after the remarkable job he and Phelan have done in seven weeks.

“You try to bring a smile to people's faces, and try to tell people of the adventure you've been on, the success you've had and what it takes,” Phelan told United Review.

“It doesn't happen overnight, it's something you have to work at, but you need people to make it happen, people who enjoy this environment and enjoy coming into work.

“I think that's massively important. If that's happening with the staff, it transmits to the players.

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“Then they get on to that football field and really look forward to playing and showing their abilities to the huge amount of supporters we have around the world.”

On the race for a top-four spot, Phelan said: “We're chasing a pack but I have known Manchester United claw back points before.

“We can only do our own job, keep doing what we've been doing, keep pressing all of the right buttons.

“We're going to lose a few games, which happens in football, but at this moment in time we're winning a few as well."