Man Utd news: Pogba named captain for Basel tie – fans think they'll win Champions League

JOSE MOURINHO has named Paul Pogba as his captain for Manchester United’s clash with Basel – and fans think they will win the Champions League.

Manchester United host Basel at Old Trafford tonight in their first Champions League game since 2015. 

With Michael Carrick on the bench, Pogba has the honour of leading the Red Devils out in their opening Group A clash.

And many United fans are delighted with Mourinho’s choice of skipper tonight. 

Manchester United team to face Basel: De Gea, Young, Smalling, Lindelof, Blind, Matic, Pogba, Mata, Mkhitaryan, Martial, Lukaku

Subs: Romero, Darmian, Valencia, Carrick, Fellaini, Lingard, Rashford

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Manchester United player Paul Pogba arrives at Old TraffordGETTY

Paul Pogba will captain Manchester United against Basel

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