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.


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