Erik Ten Hag hails Manchester United stars after EFL Cup triumph

United ended six years without a trophy with a 2-0 victory over Barnsley in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday.

Erik ten Hag hailed his Manchester United stars after they ended six years without a trophy with a 2-0 victory over Barnsley in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday.

Goals from Casemiro and Marcus Rashford secured the Red Devils their first piece of silverware since 2017, when they won the EFL Cup and the Europa League under Jose Mourinho.

Ten Hag was appointed as United manager in the summer following a disappointing campaign under Ralf Rangnick, and he has quickly turned things around at Old Trafford.

The Dutchman has instilled a new sense of belief and togetherness in the United squad, and they are now playing with a style and swagger that has not been seen at the club for many years.

Ten Hag praised his players' attitude and determination after the win over Barnsley, and he said that he is confident that they can achieve even more success in the future.

"I am very happy for the players and the fans," said Ten Hag. "We have worked hard for this moment, and we deserve it. We showed great character and determination to win the game, and I am proud of the players.

"We have a lot of potential in this team, and I believe that we can achieve even more success in the future. We need to keep working hard and improving, but I am confident that we can be a force to be reckoned with."