Former Scotland star Darren Fletcher insists Walter Smith deserves credit for Cristiano Ronaldo becoming a football icon. The Rangers legend was assistant at Manchester United for a spell during the Juventus star's first first season at Old Trafford.
The winger was inconsistent as a youngster but often flashed the brilliance that would later become his hallmarkBut a vital change in training from Smith helped Ronaldo unlock his full potential with the Red Devils.Former United midfielder Fletcher is adamant one particular shift in approach changed everything.
When asked by beIN Sport what helped Ronaldo go from an inconsistent winger to one of football's best ever players, Fletcher said: "For me it was Walter Smith.
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