Eric Cantona has returned to the city where he became a hero - starring in a new film about a football fan.

Cantona, recently voted Manchester United's greatest-ever player in a poll of the club's fans, is playing himself in 'Looking for Eric'.

And Cantona, who spent six seasons at United and proved the catalyst for their domestic revival, revealed his delight at being back in his adopted home.

"I want the world to speak even more about the Manchester United fans after this film," said 42-year-old Cantona.

"Many of my best memories are from when I was at the club and in Manchester. I'm very proud the fans still like me.