‘It’s crazy’: Maya Le Tissier on becoming Manchester United captain at 22
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Maya Le Tissier has said she never expected to be captaining Manchester United at the age of 22 and that her team have a new culture, after reaching the first international break unbeaten. The England defender has overseen four wins and a draw after a summer of major changes to the squad, including the high-profile departures of the England trio Mary Earps, Nikita Parris and Katie Zelem, the previous captain. There were six signings, including the Norway winger Celin Bizet from Tottenham.
“It’s a really positive place to be,” Le Tissier said. “There’s a different culture within the team, a very young team.
