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Cavani embraces pressure of No.7 shirt at Man Utd as he follows Cantona, Beckham & Ronaldo

Edinson Cavani is embracing the pressure of being Manchester United’s new No.7, with the Uruguayan eager to build on the legacy of iconic predecessors George Best, Eric Cantona, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo.

A legendary jersey has been handed to a new arrival at Old Trafford.

Fresh from being snapped up as a free agent, Cavani has been charged with the task of filling some sizeable boots at the Theatre of Dreams.

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He is, at 33 years of age, experienced enough to take that challenge in his stride.