Having put building blocks in place since the international break with a handful of encouraging performances, United will be determined to continue going up through the gears this evening. For Erik ten Hag, tonight marks a reunion with Twente, whom he started his senior playing career with more than 30 years ago.

Sam Lammers struck to deny Manchester United victory and earn FC Twente a 1-1 draw in the Europa League at Old Trafford. Christian Eriksen had fired United ahead in the first half but it was the Dane who was caught with the ball allowing Lammers to level after the break.

Manchester United dropped points in its first UEFA Europa League game of the campaign to FC Twente after a 68th minute equalizer by Sam Lammers. Christian Eriksen opened the scoring in the 35th minute with a rocket finish and it looked like United would cruise to three points.