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Rene Meulensteen has likened the impact Erik ten Hag is having on the current Manchester United squad to that of Sir Alex Ferguson.
Dutchman Meulensteen, who spent six years as a coach under Ferguson at United, five of them as first team coach, has hailed the impact Ten Hag has had and likened some of his methods to that of the Scot.
Speaking to TalkSport the day after United's triumph over Newcastle in the League Cup final at Wembley on Sunday, Meulensteen said Ten Hag's impact on United was 'very similar to what Sir Alex created'.
'It is very similar to what Sir Alex Ferguson created,' he said. 'At least in the time that I was there, that was all based on hard work, but at the same time, you know, enjoying what you're doing - enjoying what you're doing in training.
'I always remember Sir Alex Ferguson saying everything you do in training, Rene, will manifest itself in the game - good and bad.
Rene Meulensteen has likened the methods of Erik ten Hag to Sir Alex Ferguson after Carabao Cup triumph
The Dutchman spent six years working under Ferguson as a first team coach for Manchester United
'So, we make sure we all put the right agreements there and I'm sure that Erik, with his staff, does exactly the