Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag admits friends warned against him taking the job.

Speaking with fanzine United We Stand, Ten Hag says he took the job knowing the pressure it brings.

"Everyone was telling me 'You can't succeed in that job'. They said it was impossible. Me? I wanted the challenge," the 53-year-old said.

"I knew it wouldn't be easy, but it was such a great club with such a great fanbase.

"People love Man Utd, or they are against Man Utd. I like clubs like this. Ajax was like this."