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BOSS MAKES YOUNG REVELATION Sir Alex has admitted he tried to sign Ashley Young when the winger was still at Watford. The boss kept tabs on the England international after seeing him join Aston Villa and was able to complete a deal this summer with the wide man only having a year left on his deal in the Midlands. It's the first time the manager has admitted having such a long-standing interest in the player. "He's done very well," enthused Sir Alex. "With his versatility and his understanding of the game. Obviously we tried to get him a few years ago from Watford but we were just a bit late. But he's matured at Aston Villa, his form last season was fantastic considering they had a difficult season and since he's come to us, he's taken to the challenge really well. "Some players come to a club like ours and find it difficult to settle in but, in the case of Ashley, he's done very well. "He's getting support from Patrice Evra down the left side and that kind of experience Evra brings to the team and that side of the pitch is very important to a new player coming to the club." More: Valencia back in squad | Davies makes threat | Boss praises Anderson CLEVERLEY AIMS TO KEEP PLACE Tom Cleverley has achieved his goal of breaking into the United first team, and his early success has only strengthened his resolve to stay there. "Personally and on a team scale, things have gone exactly how I hoped," the 22-year-old told us on Friday. "I am in the team and I have got to look to stay there now. That was always my aim. Maybe it has happened a bit quicker than I thought, but to be playing and winning games and to have made the start we have is ideal." With Sir Alex confirming he won't make many changes to his side for Saturday's short trip to Bolton, Cleverley is set for his fourth straight league start at the Reebok Stadium. Wanderers striker Kevin Davies has revealed his side will provide a combative test, but Cleverley is ready for it. "Bolton are a more physical side but this is why I went to Wigan last year," he explained. "I played against teams like Bolton and Stoke - some of the more physical sides. It benefitted me massively experience-wise. Playing in the Premier League every week, having the pressure of getting results, even though it was at the different end of the table, helped me when I went into United's team this year. "Whatever the league has to throw at me, I am ready for. If we play well I am sure we will get a positive result." More: De Gea can cope at Bolton | Tom stays grounded | Evans stamps authority IT'S A SQUAD GAME ManUtd.com's Adam Marshall blogs on the beauty of having quality cover in all areas... Now the international break is over, the games start coming thick and fast as United have additional Champions League and Carling Cup commitments. Sir Alex Ferguson knows how best to utilise his squad and will reward those who have patiently watched the Reds rack up three consecutive victories in the Barclays Premier League. A quick glance at the players at the manager's disposal tells you everything you need to know about the champions' remarkable strength in depth. As the team prepares for the tough trip to Bolton, it's worth pointing out that last season's joint-leading scorer in the Barclays Premier League, Dimitar Berbatov, has had just 25 minutes of league action this term. Fellow striker Michael Owen has not had a sniff yet, mainly due to injury and illness, although he is fit again. And there's also Federico Macheda and Mame Biram Diouf who have had to make do with a Reserves outing against Swansea to stay fresh. It's not just up front either - Rio Ferdinand has been warned by the boss he may have to wait before making his return and, at the time of writing, experienced players of the calibre of Ryan Giggs, Ji-sung Park, Michael Carrick and Javier Hernandez have still to make their first starts. The embarrassment of riches at Old Trafford also means there's some exciting youngsters coming through, eagerly awaiting an opportunity in the Carling Cup. It all means the manager can rotate his squad accordingly for the tough programme ahead and everybody is fully aware of the competition for places and the need to always perform at their best. More: Boss ponders Pogba debut | Carry on Chicharito | Red Voices podcast   This email was sent by:Manchester United Sir Matt Busby Way Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0RA, United Kingdom. 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