The pair went up against each other in the quarter-finals last night, with Ten Hag’s Reds triumphing 3-0 over our League One visitors to progress to the last four of the competition.
And although Holden wishes it had been a better result for his side, the opportunity to manage at Old Trafford for the first time, as a lifelong United fan, will ensure the night lives long in his memory.
The Charlton boss, who was appointed last month, made no secret about his affection for his boyhood club in the build-up to the match and has spoken since of a special moment he shared with Erik, following the full-time whistle.