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Steve McClaren is just the man to whip Manchester United's 'ill-disciplined' stars into shape, insists ex-England winger Stewart Downing - who claims the Red Devils 'need coaching' after their woeful run of results under Ralf Rangnick

Stewart Downing has backed his former boss Steve McClaren to have a big impact on Man United's 'ill-disciplined' side next season.

The former England boss is now back at Old Trafford as the No 2 to new manager Erik ten Hag, having been part of Manchester United's treble winning success as Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant in 1999.

And Downing, who knows McClaren well from their time with England and Middlesbrough, has backed his former coach to turn things around at United after their dismal campaign last year.

Steve McClaren (right) will return to Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag's assistant manager
Stewart Downing has backed his former coach to help United'su00a0'ill-disciplined' stars

Stewart Downing has backed his former coach to help United's 'ill-disciplined' stars

Speaking ahead of the 360 Sports TV Masters Cup, Downing said: 'The one thing I will say about McClaren is that he's a very good on-field coach, and I think that team does need coaching a little bit.