Our former no.9 was pivotal to our success after signing in 1995, forming that devastating partnership with Dwight Yorke which brought United many goals - and many trophies.
Following Saturday’s Legends of the North second leg, in which Cole assisted manager Andy Ritchie - just as he did with Bryan Robson in the first leg - our ex-striker offered his opinion on the current form of Reds forward Marcus Rashford.
“It’s nice to see [Rashford doing well],” he said. “He’s got the confidence back, [he’s] scoring goals. I think he’ll be really happy with that.
“If he can propel Manchester United forward this season, gets us into – I’m not sure what position we are going to end up in exactly, but if we can finish in the top four, it’ll be good.