Man Utd teen Elanga proud following famous Dad's footsteps | OneFootball

Manchester United whiz Anthony Elanga is proud to keeping up the family's football traditions.

The teenager not only has a striking mindset but an impressive family pedigree, with his father Joseph Elanga part of Cameroon's 1998 World Cup squad and international team-mate of Samuel Eto'o.

“Obviously my dad used to play with him and always said he was an example to look at, the way he was on the pitch," the 18-year-old told PA Sport of the well-travelled former Barcelona and Inter Milan forward.

“We play similar positions – he used to play left striker or right wing – and Thierry Henry used to do the same, so probably the two most people that I used to look up to growing up.

“My dad is the reason why I fell in love with football, really. I remember watching him.

“He was a left-back. He was quick – obviously I'm quicker! – but he was a really good player.

“He was tough – and still is. After games he'll tell me what I've done well and what I can improve on, which is good.

“You need something like that to keep you going because you can't just relax on one game. You can always get better and better.

“He does talk to me about it because it is important. He always tells me to stay focused and keep my head down.

“If I can continue my head down and keep working hard, there is a pathway there and obviously for the national team if you want to play in the World Cups, play in the Euros and things like that you've got to do the same.

“It is an inspiration to have him around."