Honoured Van Nistelrooy insists United 'can be unstoppable'

Erik ten Hag's former assistant admits mixed emotions ahead of his first match in interim charge against Leicester City in the League Cup

RUUD OPERATOR: Manchester United assistant manager Ruud van Nistelrooy during a training session at Carrington Training Ground, Manchester. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Ruud van Nistelrooy said he was sad to see Erik ten Hag fired by Manchester United on Monday, but the club's former striker is honoured to step in as interim manager for as long as required.

Dutch coach Ten Hag was sacked on Monday with the team languishing in 14th in the Premier League standings.