Man Utd legend Cantona tells Rooney: Avoid booze, birds
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Manchester United legend Eric Cantona says Wayne Rooney can become one of the world's greatest players - if he can avoid the booze and the birds!
Old Trafford legend Cantona told United magazine: "Rooney is still young and you cannot expect everything from a man who is 20 compared to a player who is 25 or 26.
"Nevertheless, he has the qualities to become one of the best - and maybe even the best - player in the world.
"But to be one of the best you have to take the game seriously, very seriously. You have to eat sensibly, drink sensibly - I mean water! - train hard and go to bed early. These things are very important.
"Many young players are in the spotlight. All the girls like you and you are invited everywhere. You need to be strong enough to deal with that.
"You have to make sacrifices because talent is only a small percentage. A bit of luck is important but after that it's about mental strength."
Old Trafford legend Cantona told United magazine: "Rooney is still young and you cannot expect everything from a man who is 20 compared to a player who is 25 or 26.
"Nevertheless, he has the qualities to become one of the best - and maybe even the best - player in the world.
"But to be one of the best you have to take the game seriously, very seriously. You have to eat sensibly, drink sensibly - I mean water! - train hard and go to bed early. These things are very important.
"Many young players are in the spotlight. All the girls like you and you are invited everywhere. You need to be strong enough to deal with that.
"You have to make sacrifices because talent is only a small percentage. A bit of luck is important but after that it's about mental strength."
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