Ruben Amorim has two unexpected Man United undroppables - thanks to Ruud van Nistelrooy decision

As Ruud van Nistelrooy walked towards the Old Trafford tunnel with the acclaim of the Stretford End ringing in his ears, he looked like a man pleased with his work. Over to you, Ruben. Follow that.

This morning, Ruben Amorim will change his employer on LinkedIn and get to work trying to breathe life into a football club that has rediscovered its fight but continues to languish among the also-rans domestically and in Europe. His CV shows he did a similar job at Sporting, and he leaves Lisbon having transformed their fortunes. A statue awaits if he does the same in Manchester.

He will take over a team in a much better position than two weeks ago. Van Nistelrooy has picked them up and hands over a team in form and with confidence restored. After three wins and a draw, the former United No. 9 steps back from frontline duties with the best win percentage of any manager in the club's history. Joking aside, Van Nistelrooy has done what was asked of him, rounding off his spell in the hot seat with a 3-0 win against Leicester City.

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At some point today, Amorim will drive down the long path towards Carrington and herald the dawn of a new era. The 39-year-old is perhaps United's most existing appointment in the 11 years since Sir Alex Ferguson took his leave. He has taken 258 games in Portugal to end up at Old Trafford. By contrast, Erik ten Hag had managed 437 professional matches before he got the United job.

Amorim also has a more defined style than most of those who have gone before him. He is wedded to a back three, and it would be a surprise if he unveiled something new now that he has one of the