What Manchester United's current centre-backs can learn from the legends of the yesteryears

#3 Nemanja Vidic: Playing through the pain barrier

United's warrior: Nemanja Vidic

"He comes from Serbia and he'll murder ya," sang the fans and Vida always obliged.

Nemanja Vidic was a warrior. He played when not fully fit, he played when blood was gushing down his forehead, he played with a broken nose. He just played through the pain and whenever he did, he wore his heart on his sleeve.

Mourinho has frequently complained about his squad's unwillingness to play through the pain barrier. Luke Shaw, Phil Jones and Eric Bailly have been singled out and criticised for this. The squad needs only to look at Vida's selfless performances as a guide to give their all for the team.