Manchester United claimed their first trophy since 2017 with a 2-nil victory over Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.

Newcastle’s own wait for silverware, stretch back to 1969.

United’s renaissance under Ten Hag now has tangible reward in the shape of a trophy, as the Red Devils last tasted success six years ago when lifting the Europa League under Jose Mourinho, and also winning the Carabao Cup final in the same campaign.

It will also increase the growing belief that Ten Hag is the manager who will move Manchester United forward and out of the wilderness that had engulfed them before his arrival at the start of the season.