Wes Brown believes Casemiro has knocked Bruno Fernandes off his perch by becoming Manchester United's new talisman.
Casemiro, 30, joined United last summer after becoming a five-time Champions League winner at Real Madrid. The Brazil international has made a positive impact at Old Trafford, although he will miss United's next game against Premier League leaders Arsenal due to suspension after picking up a fifth yellow card of the season against Crystal Palace.
Fernandes, 28, is regarded by many critics as United's most important player following Cristiano Ronaldo's departure in November. Yet club legend Brown believes Casemiro has become "the talisman for the team" and makes Erik ten Hag's side "quicker and better".