Michael Carrick appointed Manchester United vice-captain
Manchester United mid-fielder Michael Carrick has replaced Darren Fletcher as the club's vice-captain.
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London: Manchester United mid-fielder Michael Carrick has replaced Darren Fletcher as the club's vice-captain.
Scottish mid-fielder Fletcher has struggled for first-team opportunities, playing just 49 minutes since the end of August.
"I have three captains. You have a sequence: Wayne Rooney is one, Carrick is two, Fletcher three," manager Louis van Gaal said.
"He (Carrick) brings a lot of experience but also a lot of composure. He can transfer my philosophy on to the pitch.'
Third-placed United travel to Aston Villa in the English Premier League (EPL) Saturday.