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Erik ten Hag has admitted his relief that Manchester United’s ‘nightmare’ centre back problems have eased significantly on the eve of the FA Cup final.

United have been beset by injuries at the back this season and they were left at one stage with just one fit senior centre back to choose from.

In the 2-0 win over Brighton at the Amex Stadium, Ten Hag was able to hand Lisandro Martinez his first start since February 4, while Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans both got minutes off the bench.

With hope that Harry Maguire is also in contention to return in time for the Wembley showpiece next week, Ten Hag cut a relieved man on Sunday night.

‘Our centre half position was a nightmare across the season!’ Ten Hag said.