Evans sets title aim
Never mind the odd substitute appearance or Carling Cup run-out,
Jonny Evans has his sights set on lifting the Premier League trophy
next May.
The 19-year-old defender is yet to make his competitive United
debut, but is already a Northern Ireland international. Last term
on loan with Sunderland Evans was a defensive rock, tasting just
one defeat in 19 displays as Roy Keane's men earned promotion. But
now he's concentrating on life at Old Trafford.
"Roy wanted me back but Sir Alex wanted me here," Evans told PA
Sport. "It's a win-win situation. If I'd gone to Sunderland I'd get
a year in the Premiership; if I stay here I'm involved with the
biggest club in the world and learn from fantastic players.
"I hope Sir Alex says I play for United this season. I'm a United
fan and I want the team to win as many trophies as they can and
hopefully I'll be lifting one of them by the end of the season. But
my main aim is to try and improve."
While his heart will always be with the Reds, Evans admits he'll
keep a close eye on Sunderland's results in 2007/08. "They were
good to me and I made a lot of friends up there, I hope Sunderland
do well."