Post by Scott on Jun 29, 2006 17:02:54 GMT
From The Mirror:
ERIC CANTONA has backed Wayne Rooney to become the best player in the world - if he snubs the birds and the booze!
The Manchester United legend said: "Rooney is still young and you cannot expect everything from a man who is just 20 compared to a player who is 25 or 26.
"Nevertheless he has all the qualities to become one of the best, and maybe even the best player in the world.
But to be one of the best you have to take the game seriously, very seriously. You have to eat sensibly, drink sensibly - I mean water! - train hard and go to bed early. All these things are very important.
Many young players are in the spotlight. After that happens you find yourself with a lot of friends, all the girls like you and you are invited everywhere.
You need to be strong enough to deal with that and be able to say 'yes' or 'no'. You have to make sacrifices because talent is only a small percentage.
A bit of luck is important, but after that it's about mental strength."
Cantona, 40, told United magazine he has not ruled out returning to Old Trafford, but that the only job that interests him is Sir Alex Ferguson's.
He said: "If I come back, it would be as No.1."
ERIC CANTONA has backed Wayne Rooney to become the best player in the world - if he snubs the birds and the booze!
The Manchester United legend said: "Rooney is still young and you cannot expect everything from a man who is just 20 compared to a player who is 25 or 26.
"Nevertheless he has all the qualities to become one of the best, and maybe even the best player in the world.
But to be one of the best you have to take the game seriously, very seriously. You have to eat sensibly, drink sensibly - I mean water! - train hard and go to bed early. All these things are very important.
Many young players are in the spotlight. After that happens you find yourself with a lot of friends, all the girls like you and you are invited everywhere.
You need to be strong enough to deal with that and be able to say 'yes' or 'no'. You have to make sacrifices because talent is only a small percentage.
A bit of luck is important, but after that it's about mental strength."
Cantona, 40, told United magazine he has not ruled out returning to Old Trafford, but that the only job that interests him is Sir Alex Ferguson's.
He said: "If I come back, it would be as No.1."
