Leeds United star Brenden Aaronson believes the perception of American players has changed in Britain, with the 25-year-old expressing his gratitude to former stars that previously appeared in the Premier League.
Aaronson, alongside US teammate Tyler Adams, has impressed for the Whites this season under compatriot Jesse Marsch and both players could feature in their nation's World Cup clash against England on Friday evening.
However, the early, and rare, presence of Americans in the top flight saw many view individuals with a stereotype that considered those from the States to know little about the game and be inferior to their UK counterparts.