Manchester United defender Jonny Evans intends to remain
grounded - as he wants to stay on the right side of Sir Alex
Ferguson.
At 21 Evans is making giant strides at Old Trafford but the
Northern Ireland international will not rest on his laurels.
He is fully aware Ferguson is constantly looking for young
players to improve and not be distracted by off-field
activities.
Evans, who gives an insight into life behind the scenes at
United on BBC Northern Ireland's Season Ticket programme on
Wednesday, has enormous respect for the United manager.
He said: "It is very rare for him to say anything bad about his
players. He always gives them 100% backing. It is great to have
that from a manager.
"You have to be on your toes as well as you cannot upset him.
You have seen what he has done in the past. If you you are taking
your eye off the ball, he will get rid of you.
"He treats everyone as men. Everyone has got to deal with
certain situations but if you need to go to him, he is there for
you. He just wants you to enjoy your football.
"I played over 30 games last season, which was more than I
expected. It is great to get those games under your belt. But I
know I still need to improve as there are some fantastic players
here."
Ryan Giggs, the most decorated player in United's history, is
convinced Evans has a glittering future in the game.
"The performances he has put in, he looks as though he has
played there 10 years," said the Welsh veteran.
"He has come into a team that has a centre-half partnership of
Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic.
"If one of them is not playing and Jonny comes in, to say you
don't miss one of those players, is a great compliment to him and
it is true as well."
Evans' family, who moved from Belfast, keep a watchful eye on
him.
He said: "If I am at not at my house, I go around to their
house, maybe having dinner and spending the day with them.
"They tell me I don't have to be flash. People see footballers
and have this perception they are all flash and throwing money
around. They have always encouraged me not to be like that."
Reserve team coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not think Evans
will get big-headed.
"He is a great lad who has come through the ranks and the
system," said the former United striker.
"He realises that when you go into the first team you don't
suddenly change your character. He knows where he comes from."