Casey Stoney: 'United can change the face of women's football'

After the FA announced a reshuffle in the women's elite league structure, Manchester United finally decided it was time to get in on the act.

They announced that they would be creating a new senior women's team, and chose England legend Casey Stoney as the coach to lead the team into a new era.

Stoney is certainly qualified for the role, having won 130 caps for England in her time.

Speaking to Sky Sports, she said: "I've said it before and I'll say it again - I absolutely believe that Manchester United have the opportunity to change the face of women's football."

"It's the biggest club in the world, and to have a women's team as part of that is huge."

"But it's not just having a women's team for the sake of having a women's team. This club does things properly."

"We're not going to run before we can walk. We're going to do things the right way, take our time."

"We've got to make sure that in five or six years' time, this is a successful team."

United were slow to get involved in the senior women's set up, despite running a successful youth section for girls.

United won a bid to play in the FA Women's Championship, the second tier of women's football in England, and Casey added:

"There's nothing more exciting than going on the journey from the start."

The former Liverpool and Arsenal player retired in February before being offered the post at Manchester United.

She won 12 major trophies during her professional career and will be looking to replicate her success with the new Manchester United side.