Street-wise Nani still adjusting

Street-wise Nani still adjusting

Published Mar. 25, 2011 1:50 p.m. ET

Manchester United winger Nani feels he is still adjusting to Premier League football and battling against his inclination to perform tricks.

The 24-year-old Portuguese star has shown some much-improved form this season to help the Red Devils top the league - and credits the disciplinarian approach of manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Nani said: "I try to enjoy playing now, but it is not always possible because I have a responsibility to the team.

"But something of the street remains in me. It is not easy to show at United because Sir Alex does not allow very much freedom and I cannot do the tricks and things I did with my friends.

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"When the game is under control I take a risk and it makes me very happy if things work out."

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