‘Is he captain material?’ – Joe Cole argues taking Man Utd armband off Bruno Fernandes could ‘take pressure off’

Joe Cole was effusive in his praise for Bruno Fernandes after his match-winning late goal for Manchester United against Fulham, but suggested the midfielder could be even better without the burden of the captaincy. Cole said taking the armband off the Portugal star could “take the pressure off” and questioned whether he is “captain material.” Rio Ferdinand believes Fernandes led by example.