There's a hint of jealousy in Rio Ferdinand's eyes while discussing the topic of Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford learning from Cristiano Ronaldo this season.
'I had Neil Ruddock,' he tells Sportsmail while discussing his own early influences in his career. 'They get Cristiano Ronaldo and I get Neil Ruddock! Unbelievable. Neil’s a great guy but they’re different professionals, if you know what I mean!'
If Rashford and Greenwood do pick up some extra tips from Ronaldo during his second stint at Old Trafford, they may have Ferdinand to thank for that.