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'He has real quality... someone of his talent was sorely missed at Old Trafford': Paul Scholes hails 'leader' Bruno Fernandes after playmaker's brilliant start at Manchester United

Paul Scholes has hailed Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes' quality and also believes the attacking midfielder shows much-needed leadership.

The £68million Old Trafford addition has impressed since moving from Sporting Lisbon in January, and earned heavy praise from former United enforcer Scholes.

Fernandes was named the Premier League's player of the month for February after his explosive start to life in England, with Scholes even comparing the 25-year-old to icon Eric Cantona.

Paul Scholes has hailed Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes' quality and leadership
The former United midfielder believes that Fernandes can be compared to icon Eric Cantona

Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, Scholes said: 'The one thing with him is he doesn't look like a central midfielder player to me.