Manchester United legend Eric Cantona admits it's tough being an actor.

These days Cantona, 42, is working as an actor, with 13 films to his name.

"But, phhheeww is tough," he told the Telegraph. "It is hard work being actor. When I retired from football, I think it will be enough that I am footballer and people know my name. Hey, I am character footballer - everybody knows me. I thought this would be enough for a career as actor. It wasn't. To be a good actor, you need to work hard and learn the trade. I thought in three or four years I would be able to become a great actor. No. It is not like that."