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Cup changes excite Ferdinand

Rio Ferdinand is excited about the prospect of seeing some young Manchester United faces in Capital One Cup action on Wednesday night.

Although Newcastle United will provide tough opposition at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, Sir Alex Ferguson is likely to promote a handful of promising reserve-team players, as has often been the case in this competition. Ferdinand, like the supporters, is aware of the extra focus on the teamsheet for this fixture.

"We have some really talented young players and I’m looking forward to seeing some of them," Ferdinand told ManUtd.com.

"I'm looking forward to maybe seeing our new signing from Chile, Angelo Henriquez. I’m sure Nick Powell will play and I’m looking forward to seeing him again too as he’s a very exciting prospect. I’m excited to perhaps see Jesse Lingard play and I think Larnell Cole [could feature] as well. There is Michael Keane at the back too. There are loads of them and I could go on and on and be here all day. Hopefully they can stamp their authority on the cup this year."

The cultured centre-back appreciates his responsibilities as a senior player at United having seen some experienced figures - the likes of Dimitar Berbatov, Michael Owen and Ji-sung Park - leave the club this summer.

"I just think it’s a natural progression for the senior players and it becomes your duty almost to not force it on the young players but to lead the way and lead by example," Rio stated. "When you need to talk to players or give them a nudge in the right direction, you’re there to do that. That’s what comes with being a Manchester United player after a few years."

After helping the likes of Scott Wootton and Tyler Blackett ease themselves into action on the DHL tour, he appreciates what needs to be done in terms of nursing any new faces along at first-team level.

"We just try and make it as easy as possible," Ferdinand added. "We want it to be as comfortable and normal as possible for the young players coming into big stadiums, in front of big crowds with big expectations. It’s a new world they are entering and, as experienced players, we want to make that a much smoother ride if we can."

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James Wilson any good?

relies on pace alot so you'll hate him

very capable footballer mind you though

c/s

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Porchy, keep an eye on Andreas Pereira and Mats Moeller Daehli from the U18's. Them 2 are probably closer to the type of footballers you rate.

What type of footballers are they?

That Daehli is he Norwegian?

Why didn't Eikrem ever get a chance?

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imagine if Fergie had got his wish and Nani had been sold in the summer window. (He'd arguably be more worth to the side at this point if he had been sold)

Nani to the right where he usually does his best work (hope he goes on a good run, he looks totally out of it at the minute, almost sad)and it'll either be the start of Kagawa's reign as a slightly out of positioned Left winger/midfielder which Fergie has been itching to do since before we signed the guy, or Welbeck will be pushed out there,

Brady might get a shot now, hope he does as it's got to be last chance saloon stuff for him now, alternatively in a more optimistic world, Lingard and Cole could make the step up.

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He's just dumb. He has all the ability in the world but doesn't understand football. He's improved recently in that respect, but the football brain is just not naturally there. He's your typical ends player who was allowed to progress through the tanks because they could win games on their own. Heard he caught the hair dryer of a lifetime before he got subbed against pool.

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