IN FERGIE'S FOOTSTEPS

United AND City legend Brian Kidd says Ten Hag follows legacy of Sir Alex... giving youngsters a chance but still putting trophies in the cabinet

- DAVID McDONNELL

ERIK TEN HAG is following the legacy of Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson in his quest to take Manchester United back to the top.

Former Reds forward Brian Kidd, who lifted the European Cup under Busby and helped Ferguson win four Premier League titles as his assistant, believes Ten Hag shares their philosophy.

The Old Trafford legends had a commitment to youth and an ethos of attacking football, which Kidd feels Ten Hag mirrors by having faith in the likes of 18-year-old Alejandro Garnacho.

"When you look from the outside looking in, he's not afraid to play the kids is he?" said Kidd.

"That's a good thing. Then you go back to Sir Matt and Jimmy Murphy (Busby's assistant coach) - if you're good enough, old you're enough.

"I still can't believe I was 17 when I went on the tour to Australia in 1967. Then I got that first full season, then we won the European Cup. They had faith in you. It doesn't look like he's afraid to put the kids in.

"Then you need the senior pros there to bring them along.