Manchester attack: Minute's silence at Europa League Final to honour victims

Uefa have announced a minute's silence will be held ahead of Manchester United's Europa League Final against Ajax as a mark of respect for the victims of the Manchester Arena attack.

An explosion rocked the city on Monday evening when a bomb was let off at the end of a concert by pop star Ariana Grande at the Manchester Arena.

Greater Manchester Police has confirmed 22 people were killed and 59 injured in an attack that has shocked the world.

In the wake of the incident, Uefa accepted United's formal request to cancel their press conference ahead of Wednesday's Final, while the team held a minute's silence at training before flying to Sweden.

The opening ceremony at the Friends Arena will also be reduced, with a planned performance by Swedish artist Axwell cancelled.

The Islamic State terror group has claimed responsibility for a bombing that United manager Mourinho says dominates their thoughts ahead of facing Ajax in Stockholm.

"We are all very sad about the tragic events last night; we cannot take out of our minds and our hearts the victims and their families," the Portuguese coach said.

"We have a job to do and we will fly to Sweden to do that job. It is a pity we cannot fly with the happiness that we always have before a big game.

"I know, even during my short time here, that the people of Manchester will pull together as one."

Additional reporting by the Press Association.