Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag's biggest strength is the way that he acts as the club's “Prime Minister."

That is according to his countryman and United hero Robin Van Persie.

The former Netherlands forward was at Carrington as part of doing his coaching badges recently.

"The first time [I met Erik] was a couple of weeks ago, when I was here for two days," Van Persie told the club website.

"That was the first time actually and the way how open he was towards me… he wants to share his knowledge and he wants to help a young coach. I'm a young coach now. My playing days are gone and I don't think about or dream about actions anymore. I think about tactics and systems and how I can put my team in the best possible way on a football pitch.

"That's how I think now and he gave me some new ideas. I get new ideas everywhere and he was one of them who really opened the doors and I appreciate that. With every exercise there's a clear idea or a clear target to reach for every player. He gave me a lot of good insight to work on, both in possession and when the opponent has the ball."

"It almost feels like a Prime Minister, the job he has," Van Persie added.

"I always feel very welcome here at Manchester United and I like to see everyone is polite and everyone is happy to see you. That goes both ways."