Bastian Schweinsteiger has thanks teammate Marouane Fellaini for giving him the number 31 jersey at Manchester United.

Schweinsteiger joined United from Bayern Munich this summer and the midfielder was seen donning the 23 shirt during pre-season.

Upon the start of the Premier League campaign though, Schweinsteiger has been handed his favoured number 31 jersey, which was previously worn by Fellaini, and the 31-year old has now moved on to thank the Belgian star for his gesture.

Speaking to United's official website, Schweinsteiger said, "I was happy that the coach gave me the No.31 and was really surprised as well. So thank you to Felli too. For me, I played there since I played my first game for Bayern and 31 means a lot to me.

"I didn't expect the coach would give me the number but he decided, and the club decided, and it gives me a little bit more feeling like I'm at home, yes."