The captain has been named the club's Player of the Month for April.
"He is our captain and he works during the off season, so hard on the training ground, and he brings the energy in every game," Ten Hag told manutd.com. "Every occasion, he sets an example as a captain for the team and you see his form growing across the season.
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"By the end of the season, he is in great form and he is scoring goals, making key actions with assists.
"I am really impressed with his performances, contributing to the team spirit but also individually with his creation. I am happy with his performances."