Lille midfielder Angel Gomes: Rashford surprised by my positional change

Lille midfielder Angel Gomes admits he's surprised former Manchester United teammate Marcus Rashford with a positional switch.

Gomes has exceled in a deeper role this past season, which is where he is playing this week for England at the U21 Euros.

He told the Daily Mail: "It's funny, Marcus was asking, 'do you not find it boring though? You can't attack'.

"I said that no, I don't, but if I had your pace and attributes then I would! Believe it or not he was a No 6 for a short period when he was growing, a couple of games around the Under 15s or 16s.

"Deep down, growing up I was probably more of a No 10. I could play off the left, coming in, and I was tricky. I still have that in my game if I was to do it again. It's still there. But I've also got the maturity as a No 6 I know what the guys further up want, because I've played there.

"Me and James Garner actually played there in the UEFA Youth League for United. But thinking about playing there in a first team? Probably not. Due to styles of play, what coaches want and what coaches think is required to play there. One hundred per cent I enjoy it more. I've always appreciated players behind me, the deep-lying midfield."