Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Soskjaer says he's in regular contact with Sir Alex Ferguson.

Solskjaer admits it's only natural Ferguson would have an influence on his coaching.

He said, "I worked for him for 14 and a half years - 11 as a player, three and a half as a coach. I spent the biggest part of my football career under him. It's natural that I've learned from him.

"Of course, I speak to him after games. I go up to his lounge. But loads of things have been said which are not true. He's been to the training ground twice since I've been there. We send texts to each other. I might ask him for something. He asks me for a few favours. It's great but he's at a different stage of his life now."