Erik ten Hag believes the legacy of winning left by Sir Alex Ferguson has set the example for his squad ahead of this afternoon's Carabao Cup final.
United face Newcastle United at Wembley for a chance to end their trophy drought. Ten Hag vowed upon his arrival last year to bring silverware back to M16, following a six-year barren spell, and the Dutchman can do so at the first time of asking with a win in London.
In the build-up to the clash, Ten Hag met up for dinner with United legend Ferguson and the pair have been in constant dialogue throughout the former's tenure. But when asked about the best message he has received from his predecessor, the Dutchman insisted his actions have set the example, rather than his words.
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Ten Hag told Sky Sports: "I think he left a legacy and that is Manchester United stands for winning and a winning culture. I think he's such a great example for all of us, for humanity, but for all of us around and in Manchester United, he's such a big example and we hope that we can make him proud on Sunday."
A first final at United will see Ten Hag walk his side out at the famous Wembley stadium in what is sure to be a proud moment for the former Ajax man, who is embracing the values of English football and cannot wait to see the ground in person.
"It's a great moment I to go to Wembley," He added. "It's a real theatre to play a game, to play a final. It's really exciting to go there. And of course if you go there, you want to win and it's a big day for us.
"But every match gives excitement, of course there are differences between them. And so I had the experience now to go to a different league and that is great. To get experience of a different culture and different stadiums that is great to have that in your life and it makes life exciting.
"So Sunday, I'm really looking forward to going to the stadium. It's so well known, but I only know it from television. Sunday I have to experience it for myself and I'm really looking forward to it."
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