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Dominic Booth

Nani names three Manchester United players in dream five a-side team

Manchester United fan favourite Nani picked three of his once Old Trafford teammates when asked to select his all-time five a-side team.

Fellow countryman Cristiano Ronaldo, legendary midfielder Paul Scholes and current United No.1 goalkeeper David de Gea were all selected by the Portuguese winger, who is now plying his trade with MLS outfit Orlando City.

His line up was completed by fellow former Portugal internationals Deco and Bruno Alves, who both won the 2004 Champions League under Jose Mourinho.

Speaking on the Major League Soccer Instagram account, Nani joked about a couple of his former United teammates while explaining his selections.

On Ronaldo, Nani joked: "Cristiano Ronaldo with all these skills, the fast feet, he learned a lot from me in the youth. He knows, he knows."

The ex United winger then explained his decision to pick De Gea in goal.

He said: "David de Gea is in goal, a very good player and one of the best in the world but he must bring his glasses with him because he can't see anything without them."

On the other former United player in his team, he added: "Paul Scholes, great control of the ball and great vision."

Nani eventually left United in 2015 after eight seasons - one of them spent on loan back at Sporting Lisbon - having won four Premier Leagues, two League Cups and the Champions League under Sir Alex Ferguson. He was named in the Premier League PFA team of the year in 2010/11 after a sensational individual campaign.

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