Marcus Rashford admits he remains close to former Manchester United teammate Angel Gomes.

Gomes now plays on-loan at Boavista from Lille.

Rashford told A Bola: “Having him train with us at that time was a great experience and opportunity. I remember that during training he faced us all without fear, always anxious to have the ball.

“There are many things that unite us, we have had similar growth experiences.

“We lived in the same club houses and were in the same development system, aimed at selected players. We always got along very well.

“We lived together for about three years. I was able to provide guidance on my first experiences with the first team. This advice is still there, like he's a younger brother.

“He has everything to reach the top. I always tell him. He's an attacking midfielder, but personally I see him as someone who advances on the pitch comfortable with the ball.

“So he can play in other positions with equal success. It's easy to play with him.

“It was something very natural, because he's always looking for a quick pass, which surprises defenders and creates opportunities to score. I can thank him for a lot of goals."