Darren Fletcher lands new job at Man Utd as his role is switched from technical coach
The ex-Scotland international has been back working at Old Trafford for the last four years and most recently served as technical director.
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Manchester United first-team coach Darren Fletcher has become the new boss of the club's U18 side
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Fletcher played over 340 games for Man Utd between 2001 and 2015
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Fletcher has considered roles within the academy before but was reluctant to accept while his sons Jack and Tyler were coming through the ranks.
The 41-year-old is keen to become a first team coach in future and believes this move is a step towards his aim.
Fletcher said: 'I am really excited to take on this new role and increase my responsibility to directly develop our young players.
'I'm looking forward to working with such a talented age-group, supporting them to reach their potential and preparing them to enjoy careers at the highest level possible.'
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Director of football Jason Wilcox approached Fletcher about the move earlier in the summer and is pleased he has chosen to accept it.
He said: 'Darren's excellent relationships across the entire staff will only increase the strong connection between the academy and first team – enhancing our ability to produce world class players ready to excel here.'
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Fletcher is more than familiar with the Utd youth set up having emerged from the academy himself as a boy - while his sons Jack and Tyler have also spent time in their system
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Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho trained together at Carrington last week – despite being banished by
The pair and three other team-mates have been given extra time off this summer to sort out moves away from Manchester United.
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However the club made it clear that any of the quintet – which also includes
And on Thursday last week, Rashford and Garnacho linked up to go through their paces after Amorim and his squad had gone home.
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The only footballers who were present at the club's headquarters at the time were the Red Devils Under 10s team.
The duo share a close bond – which was demonstrated earlier this summer when Garnacho wore an
That was a gift from the England forward who spent the final few months of last season on loan at Villa Park.
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Both are expected to leave Old Trafford in the coming weeks with Rashford hoping
Meanwhile Garnacho has turned down a money-spinning move to Saudi Arabia where he could have linked up with his idol
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