Sir Alex Ferguson is spoilt for choice in the centre of
the park with Paul Scholes, Michael Carrick, Owen Hargreaves,
Darren Fletcher and Anderson all vying for a starting
berth.
Here, veteran midfielder Paul Scholes gives us the
lowdown on his fellow comrades...
Carrick
Michael is a top player who brings a relaxed nature to the team. He
can pick the ball up anywhere on the pitch and pass it long or
short. He can also tackle and score goals, so he can do everything.
He’s just a really good player to play with.
Hargreaves
I knew Owen before he joined from our England days. He’s a great
athlete who gets about the pitch very well and is a good passer of
the ball. Last season was a bit stop-start for him because of
injuries, but once he got some more games under his belt, he proved
what a top player he is.
Fletcher
All the players know what a quality player Fletch is. He was
unfortunate not to play for parts of last season, but you have to
give him credit for sticking at it. He never moaned, he just
continued to train well every day and more than anyone he deserved
his chance. Whenever he plays he’s fantastic for the team and he
showed that against Arsenal in the FA Cup victory back in February.
It was unbelievable to see the way he ran about, despite not having
really played for a couple of months.
Anderson
He improved as last season went on and is a great prospect. It’s a
well known fact that foreign players can take time to settle, but
in truth it didn’t take him that long. He’s been fantastic whenever
he’s played. He’s only 20-years-old so it’s amazing to think what
he could achieve in his career.