Rio Ferdinand believes Jadon Sancho has already shown the kind of character you need to succeed on the biggest stage ahead of his move to Manchester United.
The Borussia Dortmund winger is expected to complete a move to Old Trafford after finishing up his international duties at Euro 2020 after a deal was agreed in principle with Manchester United.
Gareth Southgate handed Sancho his first start in the tournament at the quarter final stage as he replaced Bukayo Saka on the right flank to face Ukraine.
But Ferdinand had no doubts about Sancho's mindset about being was plunged in at the deep end of the competition.
He told BBC One: “In them areas there, where Jadon plays...Foden, Rashford, Sterling, Saka, Grealish - that area there is the strongest in the squad without a doubt.
"You can put any player in there and everyone will have a cause for an argument to say they should be playing.
"Jadon Sancho is playing on the right-hand side because he can beat people one-on-one on the outside, he can cross the ball, and they’re the areas where he probably sees a weakness in this Ukraine team.
"This kid will not be fazed, he’s made big decisions in his career. He left London to go to Watford, I think he was 13 or 14-years-old, he went to Man City after that and then decided he wasn’t getting a chance there.
"He then went to Dortmund, took risks, but showed courage and showed character - so this won’t faze him.
"He’s now made an unbelievable move to Manchester United, which I’m delighted about, obviously. Yes, there will be pressure, but this kid lives under pressure.”
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