Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has defended head coach Erik ten Hag regarding one decision.

The Dutch head coach chose to name Bruno Fernandes as the new Manchester United captain.

Scholes, who was never a fan of wearing the armband during his entire career with United, believes Ten Hag made the right call.

Speaking to YouTube show FIVE, Scholes said: “I know when Harry [Maguire] lost his captaincy, people were talking about Marcus being [the next one] - I never saw that. Look, I don't know him in the dressing room but he wouldn't be someone who strikes me as being a captain.

“Whereas Bruno has done it, hasn't he? I think now for the first time, there's quite a few leaders in the team. You think of the experience they've got, with the manager they've brought in. [Raphael] Varane, a World Cup winner, Real Madrid. Casemiro.

“All of a sudden there are three or four players in that team who are capable of being captain, and I think Bruno is probably the right choice because he seems to be the one they all look up to.

“He's done a fantastic job when he has been captain and he looks a leader, he's the one that's always having a go, always trying to rally his team. I think it's a great choice."