Manchester United youngster Scott Wootton has spoken of playing with Rio Ferdinand and Wes Brown for the reserves this season.
Wootton has played alongside both senior stars at the back in reserves action.
He told manutd.com: "It was brilliant. Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] said to me before the Oldham game: 'Just enjoy playing with the England captain.'
"At the time you're just so focused on playing well that you can only appreciate it when you look back. Throughout the game he was always talking, and when he tells you "well done" for something you've done right, it doesn't half boost your confidence.
"The same applies with Wes. Wes is really an international defender; he's chosen to retire. So when he's talking before the game and telling you what to do during it, it's a great lift. The same applies to when he tells you what to do next time, if you've made a mistake. They've been there and done it, so they know exactly what they're talking about."
