MANCHESTER, Jan 17 — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed Harry Maguire as Manchester United’s new captain less than six months after his £80 million (RM421.5 million) move from Leicester.

Maguire will take over as skipper from Ashley Young, who is expected to complete his move to Inter Milan pending a medical today.

"Harry has come in and been wearing the captain’s armband and he will keep wearing it,” said Solskjaer.

"He has been a leader in the group and I have not been surprised but impressed with his leadership skills.”

Solskjaer cast doubt on Marcus Rashford’s hopes of shaking off a back injury for Sunday’s clash with Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Rashford made a brief appearance in the midweek FA Cup win over Wolves, which may have cost him his chances of figuring at Anfield.

Solskjaer said: "We’re going to give him the absolute amount of time, but I am not going to hold my breath.

"I would think that he probably wouldn’t be ready, but he’s still got 48 hours so let’s see.” — AFP