Radamel Falcao reveals Ruud van Nistelrooy admiration

Manchester United loanee Radamel Falcao has admitted that he "always admired" the club's former striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Dutchman Van Nistelrooy scored 150 goals during a five-year period at Old Trafford, before he left for Real Madrid.

When asked which centre-forwards he looked up to as a youngster coming through the ranks at River Plate, Falcao revealed that Van Nistelrooy, who is now assistant coach of the Netherlands, was a "star attraction".

"I always admired Ruud van Nistelrooy in my position. He was a star attraction for me," the Colombian told Inside United.

Falcao joined the Red Devils on a season-long deal from Monaco in August, but injuries have limited the 28-year-old to just seven appearances, from which he has scored one goal.