Eric Bailly has revealed Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial were the two players who "blew" him away during his time at Manchester United.
Bailly, 28, joined the Red Devils in the summer of 2016 and made 113 appearances for the club in all competitions before joining Marseille on a season-long loan in August. The French side have the option to sign him on a permanent basis at the end of the term.
The Ivory Coast international has played alongside several top players at Old Trafford - including Cristiano Ronaldo, Romelu Lukaku, Bruno Fernandes and Wayne Rooney - but was keen to highlight Rashford and Martial when asked about his ex-United teammates.
Bailly also took the chance to praise Alexis Sanchez, who plays alongside him at Marseille. The Chile international, 33, endured a difficult 18-month spell at Old Trafford - scoring just five goals in 45 appearances. Sanchez managed 80 in 166 at former club Arsenal.
"Alexis is passionate, he has the grinta, the energy he gives to the people around him," Bailly told French newspaper L'Equipe. "This is what he is demonstrating again here at OM [Marseille]. He too had a difficult time in Manchester. I'm glad to find him here.
"On the field, when you see him, it makes you want to go all out, his way of pressing, his grit, his rage, when you're behind it motivates you.
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"I knew a lot of great players in Manchester. But if I have to talk about everyone who impressed me, we're never going to finish this interview! There was incredible talent, both old and young. Someone like Marcus Rashford really blew me away. Anthony Martial too."
Rashford, 24, has enjoyed an impressive start to his career at Old Trafford - scoring 98 goals in 312 games to help them win the Europa League, FA Cup and EFL Cup. He's also won 46 senior caps for England and was part of the team that reached the final of Euro 2020.
Martial, meanwhile, has shown glimpses of his potential since he won the Golden Boy and arrived from Monaco in 2015. The 26-year-old has scored 82 goals in 273 games - helping United lift those aforementioned trophies - and has won 30 senior caps for France.
Bailly has spoke regularly since leaving United two months ago. Speaking in September, he accused the Red Devils of favouring English players. The defender often struggled for minutes at Old Trafford, playing just four Premier League games last season.
Bailly said: "The club should avoid favouring English players and give everyone a chance. [The club should] encourage competition in the dressing room, not just look out for some. I've always had the feeling that the national player was prioritised.
"That doesn't happen at Chelsea or other big Premier League clubs. Some people take it for granted that they are going to start, and that weakens the team. Luckily, Ten Hag has a lot of character and I hope he can change that dynamic."
