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Arindam Rej, Man United Correspondent 8y

Antonio Valencia not focused on personal glory with Manchester United

Antonio Valencia has said he is "not interested in personal glory" after Manchester United teammate Ander Herrera described him as the world's best right-back at the moment.

Valencia was impressive in preseason and has become United's regular right-back under Jose Mourinho, leading Herrera to tell ESPN FC: "We are lucky to have him."

Valencia told MUTV: "I'm grateful for Ander's kind words but what I try and do is to simply work hard every day in training. I want to put a shift in for United, the team that I love. I'm not interested in personal glory like that, not at all."

Valencia has been an ever-present under Jose Mourinho and he described the former Chelsea' manager's impact at United in glowing terms.

"I think he's given a really positive boost of confidence to the side and that can be seen out there on the field," he said. "Everyone is feeling confident, everyone wants the ball and that's a very good sign."

Valencia also appreciates the options Zlatan Ibrahimovic brings to the team: "Now we have someone in the box who we can aim for. In addition, we know exactly who he is and that he's made a great impression at whatever club he's played at."

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