Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been such a breath of fresh air at Manchester United that defender Phil Jones senses the 'same buzz' as when Sir Alex Ferguson was manager.
Having superbly steered the ship on a caretaker basis after Jose Mourinho's December sacking, the 1999 treble hero was rewarded on Thursday with a three-year deal.
There was a celebratory atmosphere ahead of Watford's visit to Old Trafford on Saturday, when Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial goals sealed a narrow 2-1 win on an uncomfortable afternoon.
Phil Jones has praised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for the impact that he has made
Solskjaer knows it was a 'sloppy' display and Jones accepts it was far from their best, but the long-serving defender is excited for the future and loving life under the Norwegian.
'The lads are buzzing,' the England international said. 'He's come in, he's been a breath of fresh air for us.
'He's put the arms around the shoulders of people who needed it. His man-management skills are terrific and he's definitely what we need going forward.
'I think everyone can see that (he has laid foundations).
'I think the fans, the media, I think everyone can see what he's done and how he wants to play since he has come, and I think we've shown that in quite a few games.
'It's positive, we're looking forward and we're pleased with the result today.'
Ferguson was at Old Trafford to see his former striker win his first match since becoming permanent manager.
United beat Watford 2-1 in Solskjaer's first game since being appointed as permanent manager
The feel-good factor and return to United's traditions have led to comparisons the Scottish great - talk that Jones, part of Ferguson's league-winning side in 2013, understands.
'Yeah, I definitely I feel the same sort of vibe about the place,' the defender said.
'The same buzz. The same... I don't know, like you can't really put your finger on it, but I know
