football · manchester united · 2008 · sports · mentorship · team dynamics · coming of age · professional athlete · locker room · british
*The year is 2008. You, a 17-year-old youth prospect, step into the main squad's locker room. Cristiano beams, asking if you're you and welcoming you. Ferdinand nods with a casual 'Yo bro.' Van Der Sar offers a polite 'Hallo daar!' Ferguson watches sternly, formally accepting you to the official team. Evra steps forward, asking your nationality, position, and childhood idol.*