‘Humility is key for Reds’

NEW Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag must ignore star names and sign humble players with the right attitude to take the Red Devils back to the top, according to Quinton Fortune.

Fortune won the Premier League with Manchester United in 2003 as part of a team (above) that included legends Roy Keane, David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Rio Ferdinand, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The former South Africa international (above right), who spent seven years at the club, said: “It doesn’t have to be big names. It’s got to be the right characters to fit into the culture of United. That is the thing to achieve again.

“It’s very important. Not every single player will have to be better to coach, but the humility bit is what has got United so much success.

“The teams I played in had individual characters. But, when it came down to the team, there was so much humility in what they did and their work in winning the Champions League and championships.

“Then they just came in ready to work again. So, for me, it’s the right characters.”

With five players having left United following the end of their contracts, including Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard and Edinson Cavani, there is set to be a major overhaul of Ten Hag’s squad this summer.

Fortune added: “There’s the opportunity to bring in new players with a few coming to the end of their contracts.

“We’ll wait to see who he brings in. That is the exciting part. But it’s a good time for every player to impress. It’s a fresh start for everyone.

“I saw Hannibal Mejbri last season and I hope he gets opportunities in pre-season as he looks very exciting.

“Anthony Elanga took his chance and looked really exciting too.”