Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted that he is impressed with the way that new signing Shinji Kagawa has taken to the club's training methods.

The Japanese international joined the Red Devils from German champions Borussia Dortmund earlier this summer.

Despite not currently being able to speak English, Ferguson has revealed that the attacking midfielder has had no problems following requests from the United coaching staff.

"The thing that's impressed me is that every exercise we do on the training ground, he's never needed it to be explained," Ferguson told the club's official website.

"After one demonstration he joins in, as if he's known the language forever. We know he doesn't speak the language, but it isn't a problem.

"It just goes to show that a good footballer can pick up exactly what's needed. He's been fantastic in that respect."

The 23-year-old made his first start for United during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Ajax Cape Town.