Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has said he loved watching the club’s former players Wayne Rooney, Paul Scholes and Eric Cantona play while growing up as a child.
Mainoo spoke to the media ahead of England’s international friendly match against Brazil on Saturday night.
The 18-year-old, who said he appreciates the trio, also said he has always dreamed of playing for the England national team.
“I loved watching [Wayne] Rooney. Paul Scholes as well and King Eric [Cantona]. It was a bit before my time, but I still appreciate it,” Mainoo said.
“Of course, as a kid you always dream of playing for England.
“But at the time I was just taking it game by game.”
Mainoo will hope to get his first England cap against Brazil.