UNITED’S PREMIER LEAGUE CAPTAINS

United men over the years – particularly Bryan Robson – he is under no illusions that Old Trafford is still a difficult place to go to.

Pearson added: “I played with Bryan as well. When he took over at Middlesbrough, he signed me, I was his captain and also his assistant at West Brom. I also played for Ron Atkinson.

“Anybody who comes through the ranks of Manchester United, they firstly have to be very, very good but also have the winning mentality and strength of character.”