Nigel Reo-Coker has backed former Aston Villa teammate Ashely Young to become Manchester United's next captain.
Supports booed Young when he replaced new signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka in Saturday's friendly win over Inter Milan.
But Reo-Coker believes the 33-year-old has enough experience to lead Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side this season.
He told AmericanGambler.com : "I think that he should definitely be named captain; he's done well.
"I think what United fans need to understand and be realistic with is that they're not the Man Utd of old, it's a time for a change and the changing of the guard.
"I know Youngy is very passionate about winning and he's always been a winner from times at Aston Villa and even times at Watford and I think that's the type of character that you need.
"I think that he has been unfairly criticised at Manchester United, but he knows what it is, he can take it; he's a very strong man.
"He's a strong personality, he's mentally strong and you have to be at that club and play at that level and I think that's definitely the type of player that you need. Someone that has played in England, has played for the national team, someone that has been there and done that."
