DC United coach Wayne Rooney has sung the praises of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.

United legend Rooney has insisted that Ten Hag is "exactly" what the club needed.

He told ESPN: "He's exactly what Manchester United have needed for a few years now.

"I've been down to the training ground quite a few times, especially in the [MLS] off-season when I was back home in England, and spoke to quite a few of the players.

"I know the players are enjoying working under him, which is always important, but he demands a lot of his players.

"I think he's changed the mindset and the confidence and belief of the players, that they're actually a good team, and I think people are starting to see that this season, and they're in a good position.

"They're five points off the top spot, you know there's still a lot of games to go… so you never know."