Ten Hag 'onto next cup' after nearly leaving trophy behind

Erik ten Hag joked that he's «already onto the next cup» after almost leaving the Carabao Cup trophy in his news conference following Manchester United's 2-0 victory over Newcastle at Wembley on Sunday.

Ten Hag brought the trophy into his post-match news conference before answering questions on the game. After its conclusion, the Dutchman left his seat and headed for the exit, only to be reminded that he had left the silverware behind.

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«I'm already on to the next cup, this one is in,» he joked as he returned to retrieve the trophy.

The Carabao Cup is Ten Hag's first trophy since arriving at Old Trafford in the summer. It ended a near six-year drought since Jose Mourinho lifted the Europa League in 2017 and Ten Hag is hopeful victory over Newcastle can be a springboard for bigger and better things.

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«Every cup is big and I have seen the last couple of weeks and months the meaning in England and in Manchester United in our club, our staff, players, how they experience battles in our club,» Ten Hag added.

«So it is a big win so we are really happy tonight. It has to be an inspiration and it will help because it will bring even more confidence.

»As long as we don't go over the top with the confidence, keep doing the right things, the right stuff, have that togetherness, keep going and working then we can win even more."

Ten Hag also said he spoke to Avram Glazer at the end of the game after United's co-chairman made a surprise visit to Wembley.

The Glazer family have invited offers to buy the club with both Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani and British billionaire making public