Erik ten Hag was pleased with Manchester United's aggressiveness in a 2-0 friendly win over Arsenal in New Jersey. to determine the line-up of the leaderboard for the new season.
Ten Hag has appointed Bruno Fernandes as his new captain after removing the armband from Harry Maguire, making one significant change.
Casemiro, the Brazilian midfielder, was given the captaincy after Fernandes left at half-time as United beat Arsenal 2-0 at New Jersey's Metlife Stadium on Saturday night.
It remains to be seen whether Maguire, whose future at Old Trafford remains uncertain, will join the group next season.
Manchester City' Pep Guardiola allows players to vote on who is in the team's leaderboard.
But popular backup goalkeeper Tom Heaton, who was part of the dressing room team last season, says Ten Hag is making the decision at United and expects him to organize things soon.
When asked if the band had been assembled for the upcoming season, Heaton replied: “No, not yet, it's too early. There has also been a captain change, but I'm sure this will be sorted out at some point.
“This club sets the highest standards and you expect the leadership group to really set those standards. I was part of that last season and I hope to keep moving forward. The manager got it right. He organizes it.
“We have a lot of leaders in the dressing room and [we] come together if something needs to be sorted out or sorted out or talked to the manager.”
Ten Haag is delighted with United's aggression
Ten Haag, who has spoken of his team 'raising the bar' next season, was delighted with United's game against Arsenal and in particular the strong, aggressive nature of his team's play and the hunger that they demonstrated even in a pre-season friendly.
United's uncompromising approach was reflected in Lisandro Martinez's showdown with Buyako Saka, and Ten Hag is hoping to see the same from his seniors against Real Madrid in Houston on Wednesday.
United trained in New Jersey Sunday morning before heading to San Diego for the second leg of their US tour, with the academy team set to take on Wrexham at SnapDragon Stadium on Tuesday.
Anthony Martial is due to start gradually training with the first team this week as he recovers from a hamstring injury he suffered at the end of last season.
Heathon to negotiate future
Heathon says he will sit down to talk with Ten Hag about his future amid interest from Luton Town and Everton in the veteran goalkeeper.
United have signed Andre Onan as David's replacement De Gea, but the club can still bring in another substitute goalkeeper.
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Veteran Manchester United goalkeeper Tom Heaton is aiming for regular playing time towards the end of his career. Photo: Getty Images/Robbie Jay Barratt
Dean Henderson is expected to be sold, most likely to Nottingham Forest, but it's unclear if Heaton will stay or be allowed to move.
“Not sure yet. I have to wait while I talk to the manager, sit down and see where we are,” Heaton, 37, said when asked about his future.
“I love it here. I've been a part of this football club for a long time, but I also love playing, I can't lie, so I'll sit down and chat and see where we go.”
Heaton played in Saturday's win over Arsenal and admits he's looking to play more regularly as he nears the end of his career.
“At the moment, it's about being in shape, picking up speed and seizing opportunities when they arise”, he said.
“I love to play, I love to perform, so when you have an opportunity in a United shirt, you try to take advantage of it. That was the case with Arsenal as well.
“Two games I played last season. I really liked it and it adds to the appetite. I'm still hungry to play. There is also that drive that needs to be played.
“This is that feeling, that energy in your body that you lack, and I really miss it, to be honest. But we will see how it will work. Everything in life is balanced.”
A fan trip on a yacht in San Diego
United fans are set to enjoy an exclusive yacht cruise around the spectacular San Diego Harbor on Tuesday morning local time at one of the fan club's last US tour events.
Unsurprisingly, tickets for the event sold out quickly. It follows a series of events on the New Jersey/New York leg of the tour, including the club's creation of the United's pop-up museum at the Marquis Marriott in the heart of downtown New York.
The museum features exhibits including a shirt worn by “Baby Busby” Duncan Edwards and has been visited by hundreds of fans.
Evans may remain on the team 
Johnny Evans (right) for the first time in eight years played in red and may well stay. s, in which they played for the United under-21 team and also coached.
Huddlestone replaced McShane last summer and will continue this role this season.
United are always on the lookout for suitable, experienced veteran players to help the club's young talents, and many at Old Trafford would like to see Johnny Evans fill the position.
However, the 35-year-old Evans remains keen to play at the highest level as Burnley are seen as one of the clubs interested in the Northern Ireland international.
But it's entirely possible that United could keep Evans after the summer if Harry Maguire leaves and Ten Hag needs experienced cover at center back. Evans is expected to play against Wrexham.
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