Manchester United hero Dennis Irwin expects Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to succeed at Old Trafford.

The Norwegian was handed the job permanently on a three-year contract in March 2019.

And Irwin thinks his former teammate can deliver on his long-term project.

He told 'The Old Footballers Club' on Switchbox TV: "I had six, seven years with Ole and he was very studious. He was very involved in the game.

"It's a well-known fact that when he was sub he used to take it all in and try to work on a defender's weaknesses when he went on.

"A highly intelligent man and I think he knows what he wants. I'm not surprised at all that he went into management.

"It was tough taking over Manchester United. He went on an incredible run when he took over and this year is his first year with a pre-season. I think he's signed some great players, particularly [Bruno] Fernandes in the January window.

"Pre-Christmas I think we were up and down a little bit, but then we went on a run where we have really got ourselves challenging for that European spot. I think Ole will do an amazing job."