England coach Roy Hodgson has congratulated Louis van Gaal on taking the Manchester United job.
Van Gaal was confirmed by United this week.
"I know Louis," Hodgson said. "I don't know him very well but I am more than a passing acquaintance. I have always got on very well with him when we've met.
"We had a mutual friend in (former Holland player and manager) Rinus Michels so he was the person who introduced in the first instance.
"I am pleased for him. He has been asked to take on a big job and my congratulations to him for that.
"But when it comes to all of these appointments with club teams I don't think it is for national team managers to involve themselves or suggest anything other than the club have made their decision and I can only congratulate Louis on being the chosen one."
