Erik ten Hag says his Manchester United team are “broken” and “disappointed” after their defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup final.

Ilkay Gundogan, the captain of City, scored with just 12 seconds left on the clock at Wembley. This was the fastest goal ever scored in an FA Cup final.

Bruno Fernandes tied the game with a penalty kick, but Gundogan scored again early in the second half, and the game ended 2-1.

“We are broken, disappointed of course, but I said I am proud of my team,” Ten Hag told the BBC.

“We did very well, we conceded two soft goals but we were in the game. There was a great spirit and very good organisation.”

He added: “This team showed resilience, character and personality. We know we have a way to go but this will make us better. It was a test for us — we didn’t succeed but we can take a lot of positives into next season.”

Even though United lost, captain Fernandes said that the team had made “big steps for next season.”

In February, the Red Devils won their first trophy in six years when they beat Newcastle in the League Cup final. In Ten Hag’s first season as manager, the team finished third in the Premier League.

But in the bright sun of London, they came in second place as Premier League champions City stayed on track for a treble.

“Everyone is down and it’s really difficult,” said Fernandes. “We wanted to end the season in a different way but it wasn’t possible.

“We’ve made big steps for next season. It wasn’t a successful season overall but it was a good one. We have to come back next season and try to win bigger trophies.”

The Portugal midfielder said that the fans of Manchester United deserved better.

“Our fans have been great all season and they deserved a different result today,” he said.

“We’re disappointed that we couldn’t give the fans the joy they deserve.

“We are grateful for everything they have done this season. I promise we will come and try again next season.”