Christian Eriksen admits it is flattering to be compared with Manchester United legend Paul Scholes but insists he also wants to 'create his own name' at Old Trafford.
The Danish midfielder has made a strong start to life at United following his free transfer from Brentford in the summer.
Erik ten Hag has started Eriksen in all six Premier League games this season and Bruno Fernandes is the only outfield player in the squad to play more minutes in all competitions so far.
Christian Eriksen has made a strong start at Manchester United since his move from Brentford
Eriksen's performances, which are all the more impressive given that it was only 15 months ago that he suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch at Euro 2020, have earned him rave reviews and seen him compared to Scholes and another ex-United star Juan Mata.