MANCHESTER, England (CMC) — Members of the West Indies team took a break from their hectic schedule to pay a visit to the storied Old Trafford stadium, home to one of the world’s most famous football clubs — Manchester United.

Several players, members of the support staff, along with family and friends were hosted to a VIP tour of one of sports’most iconic venues.

West Indies are in Manchester for 11 days for matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup against New Zealand, which was played last Saturday, and India scheduled for today.

They made the short journey over from the historic cricket venue to the stadium dubbed the “Theatre of Dreams”, and saw close up the majesty of the sporting arena. The tour included a trip into the players dressing room which has hosted many legends of English and international football.

They also heard about the history of the club, the legacy of the great Manager Sir Alex Ferguson and received replica playing jerseys.

All-rounder Carlos Brathwaite, who is a Man United supporter, said: “I’ve watched from afar, but I haven’t been in the stadium from a fan’s point of view. Walking through the directors’ box and walking through some of the hallways, it gives you a sense of folklore, and you know something special has happened and will continue to happen in these hallowed halls.”

“To sit on some of the seats that some of the great players you’ve watched have sat in is amazing, and I guess a few of Sir Alex’s famous hairdryer treatments would have been in this dressing room as well. So, just to be in and among history and prestige has made my day,” he added.

Another visitor fascinated by the grandeur of the stadium was West Indies assistant coach Roddy Estwick who spent time in England during his playing days.

Cricket was evidently not the only sport on his mind during that time, and Estwick revealed he used to regularly make the trip over to Old Trafford.

“I’ve been to the stadium lots of times, as far back as 1986 when people like Mike Duxbury and Viv Anderson were playing, and Gary Bailey was in goal,” Estwick recalled.

“To come and see something like this today is a real pleasure and I’ve really enjoyed it. To sit in the dressing rooms where people like Roy Keane have sat is something that dreams are made of, so I’m really thankful for the opportunity to be here,” he said.