The last time a Manchester United manager brought a trophy into the Wembley press conference room, it was the end for Louis van Gaal. For Erik ten Hag, it is just the start.
Ten Hag placed the League Cup front and centre on the table in a vast room with 180 seats that resembles a lecture theatre. When the press conference ended, Ten Hag forgot the cup until alerted by journalists.
“I can leave it because the next one," he chortled. "This one is in.” Onto the next one.
