Danny Welbeck says he’s on a mission to repay Sir Alex Ferguson for his faith in him. The 20-year-old England striker has scored 4 goals in his last 5 games for Manchester United, and is determined to make a name for himself in the first team set-up. Danny was disappointed with the 3-3 result against Basel…

Welbeck scored two goals in two minutes against Basel at Old Trafford in the Champions League fixture midweek, but it was left to Ashley Young to ensure Welbeck’s brace counted as United snatched a late goal to end the match as a draw. Ryan Giggs assisted Dan for the first two goals, but Basel were unbelievably allowed to score three goals through Fabien and Alexander Frei in the second half, before Young via Nani rescued the game in the 90th minute.   

“The manager shows time and time again he will give local players a chance and it is then up to the individual to take it,” said the Manchester-born, United Academy graduate. “I hope I can. I don’t know whether it is harder for local boys up front to make it. I can only look at myself and take my opportunities when they come. To score those two goals was a bittersweet moment for me. To get two Champions League goals, I am buzzing about that…”
 
“But, we didn’t get the win we should have done. I hope I have done enough to play against Norwich City (on Saturday). We have some great strikers at the club and whoever is in there will give it 100 per cent. I just hope I get my chances. Naturally I’ve been growing. I’m still only 20 years old, I’m 21 in a couple of months, so I’m just naturally developing into a man.” Chicharito may partner Welbeck at the weekend, with Wayne Rooney still injured. 

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