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Ander Herrera insists Manchester United should have an English captain: 'At Real Madrid and Barcelona the captains are Spanish'

Ander Herrera has played down his chances of becoming Manchester United captain and insisted the Red Devils should be led by an Englishman.

With current skipper Wayne Rooney's future at Old Trafford unclear and deputy Michael Carrick yet to sign a new contract, Jose Mourinho could be looking for a new captain heading into his second season at the club.

Herrera is popular with the club's supporters and has been a consistent performer this season, making him a potential candidate, but the Spaniard is unsure he is a suitable United captain due to his nationality.

Ander Herrera has proven to be an important player for Manchester United this season
Ander Herrera has proven to be an important player for Manchester United this season
Michael Carrick has yet to sign a new Manchester United contract
Michael Carrick and Wayne Rooney's Manchester United futures remain in doubt
Wayne Rooney's OId Trafford future is unclear

'I am very grateful that people value me like this but I don’t think it is something that is going to happen soon,' Herrera told Onda Cero.