Erik ten Hag determined to end Manchester Uniteds trophy drought

Erik ten Hag pledged to do everything in his power to help Manchester United end their worst trophy drought in 40 years ahead of the Carabao Cup semi-final clash at Nottingham Forest.

The Old Trafford giants are synonymous with silverware but have not added to their cabinet since beating Ajax to lift the Europa League title aloft in Stockholm in 2017.

United have reached the semi-final stage of various competitions on six occasions since then, going onto lose in the 2018 FA Cup final and 2021 Europa League showpiece.

Ten Hags improving side are now two matches away from their shot at glory and ending their six-year wait for silverware a relative drought last experienced between 1977 and 1983.

Its the best feeling you can have winning a trophy, the United boss, who won the Eredivisie with Ajax last season, said.

I had the luck in my career to win some trophies and its magnificent, especially for the fans.

Its so great and I think the fans here have some experience, especially the older ones.