“He’s a terrific player and it wouldn’t surprise me if he went to the Euros,”

“I remember playing in his testimonial at the start of the season. It was the first time I had played with him and I thought he was unbelievable.

“When you see him in training and the things he does, it’s just a joke. He is like a magnet for the ball.

“He is always there to receive the ball, he is always there to support play, his general all-round play is just unbelievable.

“He has been terrific for us and I don’t see why he couldn’t do the same for England.

“I think if you are clever enough and you read the game well enough, I don’t think age is a problem.

“I think he probably would have the same influence on England as he has had for United.

“He came into the United team and everyone immediately looked to him, so I can’t see why he couldn’t do that with England.”