Former Manchester United hero Nani is the godfather to new England international Angel Gomes - but he refused to teach the midfielder one of his trademark tricks as a youngster.
Gomes was a product of United's youth academy and proved to be a star for the club at age-group level, making his first team debut aged 16, but he only featured on another nine occasions before leaving Old Trafford in 2020.
His move to Lille ended a 14-year association with United, where he learned tricks of the trade with the help of his mentor Nani.
The 24-year-old midfielder, who made his England bow against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday, is the son of former Portugal U21 international Gil Gomes, leading to his close connection with the United winger.
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