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DANNY MURPHY: Local lad Marcus Rashford would thrive under the extra responsibility as Manchester United CAPTAIN...the best case scenario would be for him to sign a new long-term contract and run out as club skipper next season

Captaincy has been an issue around Manchester United this season, with Harry Maguire rarely selected and Bruno Fernandes a Marmite figure to many.

Casemiro and Raphael Varane have been touted as potential alternatives. Both are world-class leaders, regardless of whether they wear the armband or not.

But why not give the captaincy next season to a local lad, hugely popular with the United fanbase and maturing rapidly on and off the pitch – Marcus Rashford.

Rashford would be an ideal for United considering where they are at the moment in Erik ten Hag’s team development.