Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith was impressed by Daley Blind on his Manchester United debut yesterday.
However, he warned Blind will face bigger tests than what he was confronted with against QPR.
Smith wrote in the Telegraph: "Adept at offering the right angle to the man in possession, he kept the play moving smoothly with his one?touch passing.
"It is important to state now that Blind differs markedly from many United greats of the past. Lacking the athleticism of Bryan Robson, the power of Roy Keane or the long-range vision of Paul Scholes, the new man compares more closely to Michael Carrick, who, when fit, might experience some problems finding a place in this side.
"Like Carrick, Blind is a continuity player also responsible for sniffing out danger and blocking off avenues. Not so much of a strong tackler, he goes about that defensive side leaning more on anticipation and interceptions.
"In this regard, Blind's lack of pace might be a problem against better opponents."
