They say never meet your heroes, but a young Erik ten Hag 's encounter with his idol, Johan Cruyff, helped put him on the road to Manchester United.
As a 13-year-old in FC Twente 's academy, the new Red Devils boss starred on Dutch television programme 'Cruyff & co' which gave children the chance to speak to the late, great football icon up close and personal. A babyfaced Ten Hag and his fellow academy starlets had the opportunities to quiz the legendary Cruyff about his career and esteemed footballing philosophy.
When it came to the future United manager's time to ask a question, Ten Hag looked up to his hero - who died aged 68 in 2016 - and pondered: "What is the best way to develop your technique?"
