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Zidane, Southgate, Howe, Keane?! Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt deliver their verdicts on candidates to replace Ruben Amorim as Man United manager

Manchester United legends Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt have shared their thoughts on potential candidates to replace Ruben Amorim - with some surprising names in the mix that the two former Red Devils wouldn't mind seeing in the Old Trafford dugout.

The Portuguese head coach was fired on Monday following a decision made by the club's hierarchy on Friday, in the wake of their 1-1 draw with Wolves.

After the draw, where Amorim reverted his side to his steadfast back-three playing system after shaking the formula up for a win against Newcastle on Boxing Day, the 41-year-old is believed to have spoken to director of football Jason Wilcox.