Academy player-coach Tom Huddlestone admits he's bursting with pride to join Manchester United after the club announced his appointment into a hybrid role vacated by Paul McShane.
Huddlestone, 35, represented Derby County (twice), Tottenham, Wolves and Hull City throughout a playing career which also brought him four international caps. He will now be tasked with helping to guide the next generation at Old Trafford on the training ground and directly on the pitch.
United were keen to bring an experienced professional into their innovative position after McShane - who played alongside Huddlestone at Hull between 2013 and 2017 - opted to hang up his boots last season. McShane has since been promoted to a full-time development phase coach as part of the latest academy reshuffle.
