Erik ten Hag: 'Now we have to see how strong we are'

After a galling loss to Brighton, the United boss had demanded a reaction

Erik ten Hag is interested to see how his side respond to defeat (Martin Rickett/PA)

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United must respond with character and togetherness after a galling loss to Brighton on an afternoon when he regarded the booing of Rasmus Hojlund’s withdrawal as a positive.

After a promising first season under the Dutchman, a number of off-field issues at Old Trafford have been compounded by poor performances and results on the pitch.