'It's something you carry' - Gomes on Man Utd history
Eight years on from his debut and Angel Gomes will never forget his Manchester United roots.Now capped by England and set for a move to Marseille, he remains a player firmly on the rise.Despite leaving Old Trafford for Lille five years ago, Gomes says he still owes a lot to his football education in Manchester."From the moment you step into the place, the coaches are telling you about the history of the club," explains Gomes."The Busby Babes, they show you pictures of George Best and Bobby Charlton. The culture is set early."You know everything about the club and what it represents. It's just something that you carry."After limited first team chances, Gomes left for France in 2020 and has gone on to establish himself as a top midfielder.And whilst he is aware of the significance of playing for Manchester United, he feels several factors can impact a players success at Old Trafford."Players may have been intimidated or not really know about the weight [of the shirt], what it carries and what it takes."But ultimately, sometimes, it's down to environment, timing and having the right things in place to help you."Sometimes it's not as black and white as they failed or they've not held their own there because of the weight of the shirt."Read more from the interview here
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