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Louis van Gaal says Memphis Depay's best position is as a striker.

The 21-year-old was recalled to the team against Watford after starting just one of Manchester United's last six games.

And he marked his comeback with a goal to help Van Gaal's team to a 2-1 win at Vicarage Road.

After starting the season as the No.10 in Van Gaal's system, then moving to the left, Depay started in a more central role against Watford alongside Jesse Lingard in the absence of recognised strikers Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial.

And the United manager says he thinks the position, which Depay filled for Holland at the World Cup in Brazil, is the former PSV Eindhoven man's best.

Van Gaal said: "In the first half, Memphis was superb, like Jesse Lingard.

"I think also this role for Memphis is the best one for him. He played it also in the World Cup for me when Van Persie and Robben were injured so I knew he could do it.

"Jesse also was fantastic and we have created a lot of chances thanks to those two."

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