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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has ALWAYS been under pressure as Manchester United boss and must get used to it, warns former assistant coach Steve McClaren

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been under pressure 'from day one' at Manchester United, says former assistant coach Steve McClaren.

McClaren recalled how fans had called for Solskjaer to be 'sacked' after his initial 'honeymoon period' before United finished 'very well' in the league.

McClaren believes criticisms of Solskjaer - who has recently come under fire for his side's performances at Old Trafford this season - comes down to 'passion' and 'frustration' combined.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (above) has been under pressure 'from day one' at Manchester United

He told Monday's talkSPORT Breakfast: 'I think he's had this from day one, from coming in.

'He had a honeymoon period and got the job, and they've had spells [of bad form].