Anderson wows to fight for place

The Mirror reported earlier this week that the 21-year-old could be forced out of Old Trafford due to a bust-up with manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

“I believed that I would play in the Community Shield but that is forgotten now,” he said.

“I thought that, without Cristiano Ronaldo around, I could to play more and that has been my challenge from pre-season onwards.

“But the coach decides the teams and to discuss this with him is foolish because he is the chief. I do not want to leave United. No.

“Sir Alex Ferguson has demanded a bigger effort from me and I accept that. Because to get into this United team is very complicated and difficult for any player.”