Marcus Rashford has revealed he dreams of playing alongside Angel Gomes again in his career.
The 20-year-old midfielder left Manchester United in the summer after rejecting a new contract offer from his boyhood club, choosing to sign a five-year deal with French side Lille instead.
Gomes was unconvinced by assurances made over his long-term pathway at Old Trafford but was given a clear indication of Lille's intentions to immediately send him out on loan.
The youngster was loaned to Portuguese side Boavista for the 2020/21 season and grabbed headlines with a hat-trick of assists on his debut for the club before netting a sensational goal from the halfway line against Moreirense last month.
His performances in Portugal have caught the eye of former teammate Rashford who says he never doubted the youngster's extraordinary ability.
“It is a pleasure to talk about him, I feel that he is doing very well in Boavista," Rashford told A Bola.
“We speak regularly on the phone and have congratulated him several times. It's a good sign. He scored that incredible midfield goal that went viral. A great goal really! But with his talent, nothing surprises me.
“He has incredible skill. Whoever plays alongside him realises that he is an exciting talent.
“Having trained with him since I was very young, it is easy to see his success and to guess his bright future."
Gomes will be keen to build upon his blistering start to life in Portugal and Rashford hopes it leads to them crossing paths again in the professional game.
He added: "He has everything to reach the top. I’ll always tell you! He plays as an attacking midfielder but personally I see him as someone who thrives on the pitch with the ball, so he can play in other positions with equal success.
“It is easy to play with him. It was something very natural, because he is always looking for a quick pass, which surprises defenders and creates opportunities to score.
“I can thank him for a lot of goals. He's a great team player and one of the things I most hope will happen is to play with him again. It is a wish that I trust will come true!”
