Ajax captain Daley Blind is confident Erik ten Hag will be successful with Manchester United - if he's given time.

Former United defender Blind has enjoyed his time playing for Ten Hag at Ajax.

"It's difficult to say," he told manutd.com, when quizzed on when United can start winning the top honours again. "I won't burn my hands on that but I think the most important thing is that the team puts out a playing style and people can see that back on the pitch.

"I think, if that's going to happen, then winning will become more easy. From winning, you win trophies. When this happens, I don't know.

"I know this manager has the quality and I hope he gets the time to put everything his way and makes sure the team plays how he wants. I am confident he will be successful."

Blind is confident the United support will be behind the new manager.

"That's always important for a player and coach, that the fans are behind you," he asserted. "That's not an issue in this club. I speak for myself as I felt every day, every moment, I felt respected and still do. I still get lots of messages here and when I'm around Manchester, that people talk always positively about you.

"I really appreciate that. It gives me goosebumps as well. For the manager and for the other players who are still here, I don't think the fans will be a problem. They will always be behind them."