Match-winner Morgan Schneiderlin was happy to cap his Manchester United debut with a goal on Friday.
Schneiderlin's fifth-minute header was the difference as United opened their International Champions Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over America in Seattle.
The France midfielder, who completed his big-money switch to Old Trafford from Southampton just hours before the club flew out to the United States for their pre-season tour, rose highest as he steered a looping header across America goalkeeper Hugo Gonzalez.
"It's good to start with a win. The first game is about doing what the manager wants from us," Schneiderlin told MUTV.
"We did our best and we can correct a few things but it's our first game. We want to get better and be ready for the Premier League.
"We worked a lot yesterday on set-pieces and I was told to get to the far post. I was happy to get the ball and it was a great cross from [Juan] Mata. I am very happy to score on my first game for United. But the main thing is to get fitness in the first game back in pre-season."
United manager Louis van Gaal praised Schneiderlin, who was replaced by Ander Herrera at half-time.
"He scored with Southampton, I believe five goals, so it is not a coincidence but we have practised this with him so I was very pleased with the performance," the Dutchman said.
"It is also a fact that America don't have many good headers so we knew in advance that our benefit was there."
‘After Manchester City’s recent form, maybe they’re the underdogs against Manchester United!’ Former Red Devils defender on this weekend’s derby
‘Arteta, Alonso, Emery, me… none of us were physical players – we needed the understanding of the game. That probably helped us move into management’: Premier League boss reveals reasons for natural career progression
