Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag pays tribute to 'outstanding' Sir Bobby Charlton after win over Sheffield United

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag paid tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton after the club’s 2-1 win over Sheffield United.

Charlton’s death was announced on Saturday and figures from around the world paid tribute to one of United and England’s most influential and accomplished players.

He remained a key part of United’s identity into his 80s and was often seen at Old Trafford, and was a regular visitor to the dressing room.

Before kick-off, United captain Bruno Fernandes laid a wreath in the centre circle of Bramall Lane, and the players and fans observed a minute's silence.

Speaking to Sky Sports about the tribute to Charlton from United’s fans, he said: "It was fantastic. We have to pay contribution, pay our big goodbye, remembering Bobby Charlton because what he did was magnificent.

“He was outstanding on the pitch and off it. We wanted to remember Sir Bobby and I think we did it in a decent way."

United grabbed a second consecutive league win after a tough start to the season for Ten Hag, and three points moved the club into eighth spot.

Diogo Dalot scored an excellent winner from distance after Scott McTominay opened the scoring and then conceded a penalty from which Sheffield United equalised.

Ten Hag was happy with his team and picked out McTominay for praise as he continued his goalscoring form after two against Brentford.

He told the BBC: "Every game is tough in the Premier League. Always after international breaks when players play different styles and systems with their nations and then when you get back you have to get back to your routine. You saw in the first half it was not our best game, it was far from fluid. We got a goal but we have to be more composed and more mature to stay in the game at 1-0 up and now give up the goal so quickly.

"At half-time I said find a way to win and I think we were much better in the second half.

"Scott McTominay is a very good fighter. He arrived there at the right moment and it was a good goal."

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