'We just want to support Erik and make him successful': Steve McClaren says Man United boss Ten Hag will bring a 'new beginning' to Old Trafford, hails his work ethic and admits working with the Dutchman is 'exciting'

Steve McClaren has opened up about working alongside Erik ten Hag again, with Manchester United's new No 2 relishing the opportunity and new dawn under the Red Devils boss.

Ten Hag officially began work in the Old Trafford hotseat on Monday as he looks to overhaul the club following an abysmal season by their standards.

McClaren will be part of that hopeful revolution, having been brought in as the Dutchman's No 2 - seeing the pair reunited following a season spent together at Dutch outfit Twente in 2008-09.

Steve McClaren (right) is relishing the prospect of working with Erik ten Hag (left) at Manchester United as his assistant manager following the latter's managerial appointment

McClaren (right) will be Ten Hag's right-hand man as they bid to return United back to the top

And speaking about the task ahead, McClaren could only speak glowingly about Ten Hag and his meticulous work ethic - stating that the latter got straight to planning a day after winning the Eredivise title with his former club Ajax.