Europa League draw viewers baffled as John O’Shea walks out on stage but Alex Scott gives Man Utd hero huge compliment

FOOTBALL fans were baffled after seeing John O'Shea walk out during the Europa League group stage draw.

The Manchester United hero hung up his boots in 2019.

But he left fans shocked with his appearance for the draw at the Grimaldi Forum, Monaco, as Liverpool, West Ham and Brighton found out their fate for the group stage.

O'Shea was complimented on his green tie by glamorous co-presenter Alex Scott.

The tie was a nod to the venue of the competitions final at Dublin Arena - the home of Ireland's national football and rugby union teams.

The 42-year-old is the 2024 Europa League final ambassador.

Fans rushed to social media to share their thoughts on the draw, with one commenting: "How has John O’Shea got this gig?"

A second said: "John O’Shea. Star studded lineup this."

"John O’Shea. Pulling out the big guns here….." remarked a third.

A fourth wrote: "John O’Shea looks the same as he did 10 years ago."

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His showing followed Joe Cole's appearance for the Champions League draw the day before.

O'Shea played 71 games in the Champions League for Man Utd, winning the competition in 2008.

While on stage he was also asked about Brighton star Evan Ferguson, describing the Irish ace as a "special talent".

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