Zidane Iqbal describes Manchester United debut as a 'dream'

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

Zidane Iqbal has spoken fondly about his Manchester United debut ahead of potentially making his debut for Iraq this week.

The 18-year-old came off the bench for United during their Champions League tie with Young Boys back in December.

Speaking to the United website, Iqbal said: "I found out the day before, when the coach came up to me and he was like ‘you’re not going to be involved with the Under-19s.

"I was kind of surprised. Then he said ‘you’re going to be with the first team’.

"Loads of emotions burst through my body and, as soon as the conversation was over with my coach, I quickly contacted my mum, my dad, my brother. I was like, ‘look, there’s a good chance I could be playing for the first team tomorrow.’"

"I knew where they were sat. I knew where my friends were, where my parents were and my family,” Iqbal added.

"My mates got near the tunnel at the start, gave me a couple of high-fives before I ran out and then ran back to their seats. At the end of the game, I gave them a little thumbs-up.

“The nerves were crazy. Seeing all the fans watching the game, even when I was warming up, shouting your name and all the singing. It was everything I dreamed of and more, really.

"It was an amazing feeling. I’ve been dreaming of that day since I was a kid and for it to finally come true was amazing.

“Honestly, if I could describe that feeling I would but it’s very hard to describe.”

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