“I’m not surprised”- Cantona says after induction into PL’s Hall of Fame

The former Manchester United striker has been recognised for his outstanding achievements with the English club.

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Manchester united legend, Eric Cantona has been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame, but insists that he his “not surprised” about his inclusion.

The Frenchman, alongside his former team-mate mate Roy Keane are the first six players to be included in the class of 2021 after a vote from the public and Premier League panel on Tuesday.

They join the League’s all time scorer, Alan Shearer and Arsenal’s Thierry Henry as the third and fourth players respectively to be included in the prestigious line-up.

A man who was fondly called “The King” by fans told the Premier League’s official website: “I am very happy and very proud, but at the same time I am not surprised.

“I would’ve been surprised not to be elected!

“I have been lucky to play in this team, with wonderful players, a wonderful manager and wonderful fans.”

Cantona joined the Red Devils in the 1992-93 inaugural Premier League season after winning the old First Division crown with Leeds. He went on to make a total of 156 Premier League appearances, scoring 70 goals and providing 56 assists for the club.

During his five-year stay at Old Trafford, Cantona helped United win four titles before announcing his retirement at 30.

Roy Keane on the other hand signed for United in 1993 from Nottingham Forest and soon became a recognised figure at the theatre of dreams.

The former Ireland International was a talismanic figure in Sir Alex Ferguson’s starting XI, making a total of 366 League appearances in total with 36 goals to his name.

Keane won 12 Premier League titles, whilst winning the Player of the Month award twice over the course of his 12-year career at Old Trafford.

“I feel very lucky to be inducted but I’ve only been inducted because of the players I’ve played with,” Keane said of his inclusion