Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of Steve McClaren and Mitchell van der Gaag as assistants to new permanent manager Erik ten Hag.

Man United made the announcement in a statement via its website on Monday.

McClaren previously worked at Old Trafford as an assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson,

Van der Gaag, meanwhile, worked with Ten Hag at their previous club Ajax.

“Manchester United is delighted to announce the appointment of Mitchell van der Gaag and Steve McClaren as Erik ten Hag’s assistant coaches, as the new manager’s backroom team takes shape,” the statement partly read.