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Man Utd whiz Elanga highlights influence of Fernandes and Ronaldo

Manchester United whizkid Anthony Elanga is enjoying his football education alongside Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Elanga has revealed that Fernandes helps to keep him calm and relaxed on the pitch.

He said to United's media: "That's why I feel comfortable [on the pitch] because I get the likes of Bruno [Fernandes] speaking to me every day.

"And on the pitch as well, which helps calm me down and stay relaxed when I have the ball."

Elanga has also praised United mentor Ronaldo.

“It's really good [to have Ronaldo as a mentor] because I go to training quite early and see him there.

“If we have had a game the day before, we'll speak about the game or training. He's a really good person to have around the building, not just because of what he does on the pitch, but what he does off the pitch as well.

“If we (younger players) need any help we can speak to him, so he's a really good person to be around."

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