Man Utd youngster explains how Cristiano Ronaldo helps him in training

Joe Hugill says he enjoys coaching alongside ‘the best participant ever’.

Manchester United starlet Joe Hugill has spoken about Cristiano Ronaldo’s position in his growth.

The teenage striker has scored 15 targets for United’s academy groups this season. With the Pink Devils reaching the FA Youth Cup ultimate, Hugill nonetheless has an opportunity to beat his final season’s file of 16 targets.

Talking to MEN, the 18-year-old has singled out Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani as United gamers who’ve contributed to his growth.

Requested about his expertise of coaching with United’s first crew, Hugill stated: “I beloved it. Being over there just a few occasions. Studying off the best participant ever in Ronaldo. Cavani there, too.

“They’re all the time supplying you with tips about shifting within the field, the place you could be, the place you don’t wish to be. They’re all useful over there, it’s been an enormous step in my profession.

“I scored just a few targets in coaching video games, performed with Ronaldo, Sancho, Rashford. Seeing what they’re doing, how one can adapt that to your sport. You need recommendation off nice gamers – whether or not you’re asking them, that’s useful, however they arrive over to you as nicely.”

Having made 26 first-team appearances, Anthony Elanga has had probably the most profitable marketing campaign amongst United’s academy stars this season. 

Zidane Iqbal, Alejandro Garnacho, and Charlie Savage have additionally made their senior debuts this season. Let’s see if Hugill may also be a part of this group beneath Erik ten Hag subsequent season.