Bruno Fernandes has confessed he called Erik ten Hag to apologise for his role in the Dutchman's departure from Manchester United. Ten Hag was relieved of his duties last week after a bitterly disappointing start to the season,

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said he called Erik ten Hag to apologise on behalf of the players after the Dutchman was sacked as manager this week.

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes says he has apologised to sacked manager Erik ten Hag – something former captain Roy Keane dismissed as being “too little, too late”. A poor start to the Dutchman’s third season in charge led the Old Trafford hierarchy to unanimously decide to end his 29-month reign on Monday.