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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Steven Railston

Steve McClaren names key trait Erik ten Hag shares with Man United legend Sir Alex Ferguson

Steve McClaren has compared Erik Ten Hag's in-game management to that of Sir Alex Ferguson.

Manchester United have now appointed Ten Hag as their next permanent manager. United failed to win a trophy under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and interim boss Ralf Rangnick, meaning the Dutchman is tasked with returning silverware to the club.

The majority of United fans preferred Ten Hag over any other candidates for the job and they'll be pleased to read what McClaren — who has been touted for a coaching at at Old Trafford — had to say. Ten Hag was McClaren's assistant at FC Twente and he's able to provide unique insight on the Dutchman.

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