Darren Fletcher in for new job at Man Utd as ex-Scotland midfielder makes key step to becoming a manager

According to The Athletic, Fletcher will replace Adam Lawrence as United's Under-18 head coach this summer. Lawrence has decided to step away after spending two years at the club. Once the current coach's departure was confirmed, Red Devils' director of football Jason Wilcox and outgoing director of academy Nick Cox offered the new position to Fletcher.

The report adds that Wilcox and Cox see Fletcher as the perfect candidate for the position of the U-18 side's head coach. The 41-year-old holds the UEFA A Licence and has the experience of assisting Ruben Amorim on sessions and offering guidance to first-team players and analysts.

A United academy product, Fletcher began his professional career in 2003 at Old Trafford under Sir Alex Ferguson and went on to play until 2015. In 12 years, the midfielder won five Premier League titles, one FA Cup, a Carabao Cup and a Champions League trophy.

Amorim's men are currently on holiday after a hectic season and tour in Malaysia and Hong Kong. The United squad will reconvene in late July before heading back to Asia for the first part of their pre-season schedule.