Nemanja Vidic believes that a "new era" could be starting at Manchester United due to the number of talented, young players emerging.

Former United captain Vidic, who was in the Champions League winning side of 2008, has been impressed by the likes of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard.

Rashford, 18, and Lingard, 23, were both products of United's youth system, while Martial, 20, has shone despite the burden of his reported £36 million price tag when he joined from Monaco.

The Serbian told MUTV: "United are going through a transition, but we hope there are good signs with the young players who have come through the academy. It could be the start of a new era for Manchester United.

"We see Jesse Lingard, Martial, Rashford -- they're players with ability, energy, speed and determination to work hard and that's what Manchester United has always been about in recent years."