The post-Erik ten Hag era at Manchester United got underway with a revitalising 5-2 win against Leicester City in the Carabao Cup.

Once again, Manchester United left the field to what sounded like boos. In fact the noise was “Ruuuud”, the familiar fan tribute to Ruud van Nistelrooy, the revered former striker who has been placed in interim charge following the sacking of Erik ten Hag and who stood arms raised in front of the Stretford End after the final whistle.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has indicated he wants to be a part of Ruben Amorim’s new coaching set-up after the interim Manchester United manager oversaw an entertaining Carabao Cup win against Leicester.Erik ten Hag this week paid for a poor start to his third season in charge as the Old Trafford hierarchy unanimously decided enough was enough following Sunday’s late loss at West Ham.