Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez is thrilled with his first months in England.

The youngster looks set for another run-out at Stoke tomorrow, as Wayne Rooney's ankle keeps him out again.

The Red Devils' rookie revealed to The Sun: "United's interest in me came as a complete surprise.

"Initially, I believed it to be pure rumour but now I am here.

"Even when I signed the deal, I was still worried about the question hanging over my work permit.

"At any given moment I could have gone on loan to another European club instead. But United worked the situation very well.

"And though it is complicated to make an early impression at a big club like United, plus it is not easy to adapt to a new country, United helped me through.

"Many people thought Spain or Italy would offer me my best chance in Europe.

"But my dream was to play for United and win the Premier League."