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" When they talk to me, people say, 'I didn't expect you to be how you are.' "

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" If you're not scoring the frustrations build up. "

" It's strange but I suppose I'm one of those senior players now and I'll be helping the young players as much as I can. "

" I've matured since joining United, on and off the field. "

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" Diving has been in the game for years. Probably the coverage the game gets now, with all the cameras around, it gets highlighted a bit more. But it hasn't got any worse. "

" I've learnt that it is important not to go over the top with aggression, because then either you are going to miss a lot of games, or you are not going to be concentrating on the game you are playing. "

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" Football's about the young players, bringing youth team players through to the first team and hopefully getting the best out of them so they can go on to play for their country. "

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