Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has lifted the lid on his first days at Manchester United - including texting Sir Alex Ferguson his opening starting XI.

Solskjaer was interviewed for a book co-written by Dundee United manager Micky Mellon and is entitled The First 100 Days: Lessons In Leadership From The Football Bosses.

He says in the book: “We came in just before Christmas (in 2019). I suppose it was like coming in on loan... it wasn't like 'Come in and change the club and put your stamp on it.'

“It was come in; you know the club, you know the expectations, make them smile, play attacking football and give youth a chance'.

“We talked about high expectations, having some fun and even surprising a few people...later that day I remember walking about and hearing people saying: 'Finally, we're talking about being Manchester United again…' that night was the staff do. I went along, have a bit of speech and had a bit of a dance!

"I got a text from the manager (Sir Alex) who said 'Pick your team and sleep well.' I sent him the players I was picking and I just got a message back: 'That'll do the job'

“During our trip to Dubai we made two big changes. The first one was our system for the game against Tottenham... The second big thing was to bring back the suits... those Tottenham players looked at them and thought 'I want to play for Manchester United.'"

The book is launched on Monday and available to buy on March 25.