Barack Obama praised England footballer Marcus Rashford for his anti-poverty campaigning as the pair shared their life stories during a Zoom call.

The former US president told Mr Rashford he was "way ahead of where I was" at that age.

The 23-year-old footballer said it was "surreal" to be talking to Mr Obama from his kitchen in Manchester.

Obama said he had never expected to become president when he was younger: "If I had had more talent I would have probably preferred to be a professional athlete, like Marcus."

During the call, the men also shared experiences, such as being raised by single mothers and their involvement in community projects.

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