Teddy Sheringham isn't optimistic about the quality of Manchester United's squad but picked out Scott McTominay as the player who could be Erik ten Hag's leader on the field for the coming years.
The former United striker has good reason to be negative after the team registered the club's worst-ever Premier League points tally last term. Even Player of the Year David de Gea did not escape criticism as Sheringham assessed the players that new manager Ten Hag will have to build his team around.
Sheringham hasn't got much positive to say about any of United's current players, aside from McTominay who he believes has the 'mentality and commitment' to ensure Ten Hag's instructions are carried out on the field.
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"If you look at all the players last year, you have to ask ‘who has performed to the best of their capabilities?’ I don't see anyone," Sheringham told Lord Ping. "Everybody needs to step up to the plate if they're going to be staying at Manchester United.
"Look at the United spine, there are a lot of question marks. De Gea and Maguire are two examples of players who haven’t been at their best and people are asking questions.
"It’s tough times for United. I don't think there's anyone who can be assured of their spot in the United team next season. There aren’t three outstanding players that Ten Hag should build the team around.
"I like McTominay. He understands the club and can help other players. He has the right mentality and commitment. Is he is a good enough player to be an inspirational leader at a club like a Terry or an Adams, players that let everyone else understand the culture, the standards and lead by example as well as being world class footballers?
"You need a leader on the pitch — someone that can do the manager's bidding when the whistle blows and grab a game by the scruff of the neck. McTominay might not be the ideal choice for flair and that Manchester United swagger, but he understands and he has a bit of drive about him. He would be the one player I would pick from the current crop."
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