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Published 14:29 2 Aug 2022 BST
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Premier League rivals Liverpool have taken a similar step this summer by bringing back Jay Spearing to work with their U21 squad.
The Red Devils have made a number of changes to their coaching set up this summer, with former Porto, West Ham and Blackburn striker Benni McCarthy joining first-team manager Erik ten Hag's staff at the weekend.
Tom Huddlestone had made 242 Premier League appearances during his playing career, registering 12 goals and 24 assists.
Back in May, Paul McShane announced he would be hanging up his playing boots for good after his season-long stint as player-coach with the United U23s. The former Ireland international told the club website:
"I'm calling it a day playing now. I’ve had 20 years playing and I’ve come back into the club as a player-coach in the Under-23s. It’s been a great year and great experience but now it’s time to fully focus on the next stage of my career, which will be in coaching."It’s amazing how things work out. It’s a great way to end my career, to come back here and help the future generation with their careers. It was perfect, to be honest with you, when this role came about, and I’m grateful to the people who made it happen. I think it’s a great way to end my playing days."
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