'He's so beautiful' - Dael Fry explains first impressions of Cristiano Ronaldo in Man United loss

Middlesbrough defender Dael Fry has poked fun at his encounter with Cristiano Ronaldo as Manchester United were dumped out of the FA Cup.

Chris Wilder claimed another famous win at Old Trafford, having previously overseen a Sheffield United victory at the famous ground, as Middlesbrough beat the Reds 8-7 on penalties.

Lee Peltier scored the Championship side's final penalty before Anthony Elanga blazed over to send the visitors through.

Fry, who pre-match expressed excitement at facing the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, joked about teasing Ronaldo by talking up the attacker's looks.

He told BBC Radio Tees: "I didn't say anything. I didn't dare look at him to be honest, but when I did I was like 'he looks fake', you know what I mean? He's so beautiful in real life. I was like 'wow'.

"Great game, enjoyed it, one I'll cherish forever.

"It was fantastic, the emotions, I can't really describe it. Even just seeing the team in the changing room seeing Ronaldo and all these big names, it was crazy. To play against him and manage to come up with the win even score a little penalty it's fantastic."

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