Gary Neville doubts Manchester United great Eric Cantona would've succeeded in today's game.

Cantona became a legend at United not just because of his footballing ability, but also for his colourful personality off the pitch.

"We always talk about characters and personalities – people who do things differently," Neville told Sky Sports. "We thrive on that, it would be boring if you had the same stuff in interviews.

"We like characters but it happens less because of the importance of professionalism.

"In the 1990s, it was still allowed that you could go out for a drink. It wasn't the idea that you were superstars, you were footballers but there was still a connection with the man in the pub. That's become detached and players are now athletes, every time they put a foot wrong [they are criticised].

"People like [Eric] Cantona would've flouted lockdown rules. They're mavericks, they do what they want, they want freedom. What we expect from football players now, we don't allow that anymore – it's not tolerated."