Manchester United were “erratic” under former manager Erik ten Hag, whose preference for Dutch players influenced the Red Devils’ summer signings, says club co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.Ten Hag

In a separate interview with the BBC, Ratcliffe also gave his backing to Amorim for the long-term, believing that the former Sporting CP head honcho will be at the Theatre of Dreams for years to come despite recent reports suggesting the club could be looking at managerial candidates elsewhere.

Ruben Amorim has told his Manchester United players that they cannot have any complaints about criticism from co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.