Sir Alex Ferguson takes blame for Man Utd defeat

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed responsibility for his side's Europa League second-leg defeat to Ajax.

Despite a 2-1 loss on the night at Old Trafford, the Red Devils have progressed with a 3-2 aggregate victory.

"I have to take responsibility for the team and there were just too many young players in the back four positions," Ferguson told Channel Five.

"That was a big problem in terms of experience this evening."

United will face Athletic Bilbao in the next round of the competition.