Jonny Evans is not taking for granted his excellent start to his
Manchester United career.
The Northern Ireland international recognises that his career
will only turn out well if he stays focused and continues to work
hard.
"I have played more games in the Premier
League than I expected but it is so easy to fall away
so we needed full commitment," Evans told the News of the
World.
"You only have to look at this club to see how many young lads
came through and played as many as 50 or 60 games.
"They leave United and spend the rest of their career going down
and down. It's hard to stay at the top and you have to keep pushing
yourself every day.
"That's why the medals I won last season just had to be put away
immediately. They are now in a Marks and Spencer's bag back at
home."
Evans appreciates all the help he has received from United boss
Sir Alex Ferguson but knows he
must always strive to repay the faith shown in him.
"Sir Alex Ferguson gives his
players great support and that helps immensely," he said.
"But you can't upset him and if he thinks you are taking your
eye off football he has shown in the past that he is quite prepared
to get rid of you.
The 21 year old remains highly ambitious and hopes he can carve
his own name into United folklore over the course of his
career.
"One day I would like to be captain of United and captain for my
country," he said.
"I want to get to the level that George Best and Sir Bobby
Charlton got to.
"Ryan Giggs will be
remembered here for many generations.
"It would be nice to get somewhere near that level and be
remembered as part of Manchester
United's history."