Gary Neville doubles down on Erik ten Hag after Man United boss breaks silence

Gary Neville believes Erik ten Hag ought to be happy with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s decision to keep him on as Manchester United manager given the Premier League season he endured.

United recorded their worst ever Premier League finish last term, ending up eighth with just 60 points and a minus-one goal difference. The FA Cup triumph over Manchester City means they will play Europa League football next season and marks two trophies in as many years for Ten Hag.

Neville said prior to the final that the Dutchman should not be dismissed despite his poor league season given the lack of suitable alternatives available. United spoke to Thomas Tuchel and sought the stance of Kieran McKenna as Ineos conducted a two-week season review this month.

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Reports also suggested that the representatives of Thomas Frank, Roberto De Zerbi and Mauricio Pochettino had been spoken to. Ratcliffe ended up sticking with Ten Hag, who admitted at the weekend that he was aware that the club had contacted potential successors.

He also cast doubt over whether he would sign a renewal contract, stating: “The conclusion is that we will continue together and that they will extend my contract. We still have to reach an agreement on that."

Neville says United were within their rights to look into the managerial market in recent weeks but feels as though Ineos have arrived at the right conclusion. He says both the club and Ten Hag should be content with the outcome.

He told Sky Sports: “It’s one of those where it’s not perfect waiting two-and-a-half weeks after the end of the season to