Youngster Joe Riley has recounted a childhood photo with former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo.

Riley is one of the brightest prospects in the United academy and the youngster has already managed to make two first team appearances for the Red Devils.

However, it was not too long ago that Riley was just a schoolboy training with the club and the 19-year-old has now explained a picture with Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo that he posted on social media a few months back.

Speaking to ManUtd.com, Riley said: "I put that on Instagram before I'd played in the first team. I've got to repost that soon! I put it on without thinking anything about it.

"My nan took that in the Carrington car park and it's gone viral so she was thinking it's all a bit crazy! I was probably about 11 or something like that. I remember being in the car park when all the first-teamers were coming out to their cars. It was me, my mum and my nan and we were about to leave but I said I just need a quick picture. Who doesn't want a photo with Ronaldo? He was really nice about it.

"It's the same now - everyone is great. Even growing up with the senior players, when I trained with them, I was a bit apprehensive at first but they are all top lads. They bring you in and speak to you. They are all really nice guys."