Louis van Gaal is similar to Sir Alex Ferguson and will restore glory to Manchester United, says former Red Ruud van Nistelrooy

Van Gaal is a 'Ferguson-type character', says former Man United striker

Van Nistelrooy adds that 'everyone will know who's the boss' when Holland coach arrives at Old Trafford

Holland take on Mexico in World Cup last-16 tie on Sunday night

Ruud van Nistelrooy has compared Louis van Gaal's methods to those of Sir Alex Ferguson and tipped the Holland manager to restore glory to Manchester United.

The former striker worked under van Gaal during the new United manager's first spell as Dutch boss and called him a 'Ferguson-type character.'

Van Nistelrooy, who scored 150 goals in 219 matches for United between 2001 and 2006, is working as a pundit for ESPN during the world Cup.

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Scouting report: Ruud van Nistelrooy (left) and Everton manager Roberto Martinez (second left) compare notes as they watch the Holland squad train in Rio de Janeiro ahead of their World Cup last-16 tie with Mexico. Both are working as pundits for ESPN

Complete control: Van Nistelrooy has compared the methods of Louis van Gaal to those of Sir Alex Ferguson and has tipped him to succeed when he takes over at Manchester United

Glory years: Van Nistelrooy believes van Gaal has the stature and acumen to restore Manchester United to the summit of English and European football

And speaking on air during Saturday's coverage, the 38-year-old said: 'Everyone will know who is the boss. He does everything himself.

'Louis has assistants, but he does all the coaching - every session. He's very hands-on.

'He is a Ferguson-type character and it's what they need now. Louis is a good manager.'

Van Gaal is set to take up the reins at Old Trafford after the end of the World Cup and has already signalled his intentions by signing Ander Herrera and Luke Shaw for a combined £58.8m.

Van Nistelrooy added that Van Gaal won't be taking any holiday and is keen to get stuck in to day-to-day life at United straight away.

New boy: Ander Herrera is unveiled at Old Trafford following his move from Athletic Bilbao

Unveiling: Luke Shaw has also joined United from Southampton and will be first choice left-back next season

He said: 'He will start work immediately at Manchester United after the World Cup.

'Louis won't have a holiday. He has to start immediately. There is pre-season training and he has to get to know the players.

'Then there is the tour to America and into the Premier League season. He will look at the players at United and if he sees someone he likes he will give them a chance.

'He likes to do that. He is prepared to promote. He won't just go out and just buy players.'

Double Dutch: Van Nistelrooy back at Old Trafford alongside another former United player, goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar

Goal machine: Van Nistelrooy celebrates one of his 150 goals for United

Van Gaal's arrival in Manchester could come sooner than expected if Holland lose to Mexico in their last-16 clash in Fortaleza on Sunday evening.

But after winning all three of their group matches - scoring 10 goals in the process - Holland will be favourites to advance.

Van Nistelrooy added: 'He is doing a good job here with Holland. This is better than everyone expected and he is very relaxed.

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'Arjen Robben has kept himself fit for two years and is better than ever. He is so important, with his pace, when we counter-attack.'