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Thomas Frank has emerged as an early favourite to succeed Erik ten Hag as the Manchester United manager after the Dutchman was sacked on Monday.

Brentford’s No 1 was previously considered as a potential replacement for Ten Hag towards the end of last season when he was under threat then, Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos-led football department having interviewed several candidates.