The Manchester United forward reiterated that he was looking to be a mentor to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749’s younger players, just like Eric Cantona had done at Old Trafford almost two decades ago.
During his time in the English Premier League, French star Eric Cantona provided football moments that people dreamt of and enjoyed cult status amongst the United faithful, who still remember him fondly to this day.
Although famous for his antics off the pitch, Cantona was a role model to most of the club’s younger players at the time and acted as a leader to the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gary-Neville-c14447.
Even with his departure, his legacy lives on and now http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736 has vowed to replicate him, not only the pitch, but in the dressing room as well and provide counseling in the England National Team, where a host of youngsters are coming through the ranks.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c39043 man has made a successful return from injury and after proving two assists on the weakened is in line to play for the Three Lions when they take on San Marino this Friday.
However, Rooney will look to continue his good disciplinary form at Wembley and show the starlets how to handle pressure when the going gets tough.
Speaking to reporters, the 26-year-old added that a number of newcomers were included in the squad for the qualifiers and that he would talk to them before the game.
"There are a lot of young players in the squad and I always try to speak to them and offer advice. I remember Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson telling me what a big help Cantona was to all those younger players at Manchester United.”
He also added that it would be a small favour for his country, which should help the team down the road.
"It is something I can try do for England and hopefully help bring the best out of them, as they can bring the best out of me," the talented attacker was quoted as saying whilst talking to the media today.
England face an easy opponent in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/San-Marino-c2998 and should come out on top considering the quality they have at their disposal when the two sides collide this Friday.
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