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Leicester fullback ​Fuchs shows youngsters videos of Raul

Leicester City star Christian Fuchs says that he still has a lot of admiration for his former teammate Raul.

The two played together at Schalke 04, and Fuchs says that it is an experience that he will not forget.

In fact, Fuchs often shows young Leicester plays videos of Raul to show the type of quality the legendary Spanish striker possessed.

"I still show the players at Leicester videos of Raul from when I played with him," Fuchs told Goal.

"He was unbelievable. He was not only a good footballer, he was a gentleman and he was one of the nicest players that I lined up with.

"It was simply a dream come true because he was one of the players, that when I was growing up, [I] used to watch as one of the biggest stars. Suddenly, you have the opportunity to play with him, to serve the ball to him to score.

"I think that was the first and last time I was starstruck in football. This person you admired for years before and now you are in the same changing room as him. Give me a break, how much better can it get? So, of course, that was my first impression.

"You chat, deal with it better as the days and weeks go on. He was definitely one of the best players that I have played with so I am proud, honoured and happy to have had this experience."

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