Van Nistelrooy insists he wants to stay after five-star show in his United dugout debut

Asked if he is happy to remain in interim charge as negotiations for Amorim continue, the Dutchman said "Of course - I came here as an assistant to help the club"

DUTCH DELIGHT: Manchester United interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy during the Carabao Cup fourth round match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Pic: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has indicated he wants to be a part of Ruben Amorim's new coaching set-up after the interim Manchester United manager oversaw an entertaining Carabao Cup win against Leicester.

Erik ten Hag this week paid for a poor start to his third season in charge as the Old Trafford hierarchy unanimously decided enough was enough following Sunday's late loss at West Ham.