Chris Smalling: 'I miss life at Manchester United'

Defender Chris Smalling has suggested that he still misses being at Manchester United, despite enjoying his loan period at Roma.

After a nine-year spell at Old Trafford, Smalling has been allowed to spend the current campaign at Stadio Olimpico.

While the Englishman has made a positive impression in Serie A, the 29-year-old has acknowledged that it has taken him time to adjust to life away from the north-west of England.

When quizzed on whether he misses United, Smalling told talkSPORT: "I do, because I was there for so many years and I was used to be being part of the furniture there.

"But I am enjoying my new chapter, and hopefully I can keep affecting performances on the pitch and we can have a successful season. Right now I'm really enjoying being in Italy."

Smalling has made a total of 10 starts for Roma in all competitions.