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Carrick: Dan's The Man For United

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick believes Danny Welbeck has the potential to break through to the first team in the future...

Nov 17, 2008 10:10:37 AM

It's As Easy As That! Danny Welbeck celebrates his goal in the 5-0 trouncing of Stoke City by Manchester United

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It's As Easy As That! Danny Welbeck celebrates his goal in the 5-0 trouncing of Stoke City by Manchester United

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Midfielder Michael Carrick has praised the potential of Manchester United prospect Danny Welbeck and believes the 17-year old forward has the necessary ingredients to cut it in the Red Devils' first team squad.

The academy graduate made his Premier League debut during the 5-0 weekend rout over newly promoted Stoke City. Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first and last goals, while Michael Carrick netted before the break, Dimitar Berbatov struck in the second half, and Welbeck capped a debut performance with a goal on the 84th minute.

Michael Carrick told MUTV: "He’s so talented. We see it every day in training. It’s nice for him to produce it on the big stage.

"His temperament is spot on, though, so he won’t get carried away. He’s got a good chance of achieving big things here.

"What a goal," Carrick said, reflecting on the substitute's strike. "To come on and score a goal like that must be beyond his wildest dreams. I’m sure he’ll build on that.

"He’s got bags of ability and good temperament, so he suits playing for us. I’m not sure about the celebration, but he can work on that!," the England hopeful joked.

Alan Dawson