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Typically humble, Eric! Cantona says he's 'very happy and very proud... but NOT surprised' as he is named as the third player to enter the Premier League Hall of Fame after Thierry Henry and Alan Shearer - with next legend to be announced today

Manchester United icon Eric Cantona has been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame

The ex-United forward joins Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry in receiving the honour following his glittering career in England which saw him score 70 goals in 156 Premier League appearances and claim four league titles.

Speaking on his induction, the talismanic Frenchman said, 'I am very happy and very proud, but at the same time I am not surprised'.