Red View: Welbeck worth the wait, Cole interview, Joshua King and much more

WELBECK WORTH THE WAIT Sir Alex Ferguson says Danny Welbeck must be patient for chances in United’s first team, but he has promised the young striker that his future is as a centre forward. After a hugely impressive first full campaign last season in which Longsight-born Welbeck excelled through the middle of the Reds' attack, his opportunities have been hindered by the arrival of Robin van Persie and the recent form of Javier Hernandez, often finding game time in a wide left attacking role. “With Robin coming in and when we’ve got Wayne as well, you tend to rely on the experience of these players,” Sir Alex told reporters on Friday. “They are great players too. What we have to try and do is alternate selections so that Danny feels he is making a contribution. At the moment, we have tended to play him wide left. I think he’s capable of playing there. He is a threat coming in off the wing and he has done that many times. But I think he is a natural centre-forward. “Danny’s best form has actually been with England. He has not had the opportunities with us to play centre-forward all the time. But that will come. We’ve tended to play him wide left, which is maybe a little bit unfair to him. But nonetheless he has shown with his form with England that he can be a real asset to us through the middle. That will come for him.” More: Read the full story on ManUtd.com | Rooney doubtful for Norwich | Boss' defensive pledge COLE WOULD SETTLE FOR LESS EXCITEMENT  If there’s one thing United have not lacked this season it is entertainment, but ex-Reds striker Andy Cole would settle for fewer heart-thumping, last-gasp comebacks and solid performances and routine wins. The Reds top both the Barclays Premier League and Champions League Group H tables, but Sir Alex Ferguson’s team have gone behind 12 times during 17 matches in all competitions this season. There are extenuating circumstances, of course – like a defensive injury crisis that has taken time to clear – but as Sir Alex has said, relying on strikers to bale you out is a risky game. “The football has been great to watch recently,” Cole told ManUtd.com. “And the strikers we’ve got are always going to grab the headlines and come to the fore. It’s not great for the heart-rate sometimes, but it’s exciting for the punters. And it’s probably great for the neutrals. But I think the manager, with his status, if he could put a finger on the reason why we’re conceding goals, or he had the immediate solution, he would put it in place today.” Asked if he was pleased – and maybe a little surprised – that United have taken top spot considering the defensive injury problems, he said: “I wouldn’t say I’m surprised because when you have the quality of players United have, particularly in the attacking positions, there’s always a chance you’re going to run into a spell of form. I think we hit form when we had a big performance against Newcastle. I think that got us playing some real good stuff again. That’s always a positive.” There is a Manchester derby on the horizon in December but, before then, United face four tough Premier League games against Norwich, Queens Park Rangers, West Ham and Reading and Cole says the United players won’t be looking too far ahead in the fixture list. “It’s absolutely vital that we do well in this spell, but I always think that in the Premier League every game is winnable and every game has its pitfalls,” he says. “None of those four teams will want to lie down for Man United. We saw how difficult it was going to Norwich last season, while QPR and Reading are fighting for points and West Ham are doing well in the top half of the table. It can be dangerous to look too far ahead. It’s why as a footballer you always talk about the next game.” More: Carrick hails Scholes genius | Sir Alex statue unveiling details FOCUS ON JOSHUA KING MUTV's regular feature puts United's younger players under the spotlight.. First team played for? My first club was Romsas IL, where I grew up. It's still where I live when I go back home. They let me play with the older ones when I was young. I think I've got to thank them for all my ability and talent I've got because they let me develop from a young age. Signed for United... When I was 15, I changed club to Valerenga in Norway. It was in the Nike Premier Cup - after that I got loads of offers - Chelsea, Sunderland, Ipswich and a few others - to come on trial. My agent Jim [Solbakken] said United want you on trial as well and I didn't even think twice. I said 'yes' because it's the biggest club in the world. The next day, I trained with the team and had a friendly game. My mum said you've got to finish school but looked in my eyes and knew how much I wanted it. So I moved over with my mum and moved in with Magnus [Eikrem] who I didn't even know but ended up being close to. First player you idolised... I enjoyed watching Thierry Henry and the Brazilian Ronaldo but I wasn't a mad fan. I never really supported a club. I was growing up, just playing football and loving the game. I was watching football but never supported a team. What are your strengths? My strength is I'm very straightforward, quick and strong. I never look back and take on defenders - that's one of my biggest strengths. What are your weaknesses? My weakness is probably my left foot. I need to practice that a bit more and I'm working on that with Warren Joyce after training so I'm getting better. Biggest achievement... I had my debut for United when I was 17 but, to be honest, this season has been the best for me out of the five years I've been here as I've been playing for Norway's senior team, making a name for myself and doing well over there. So I would say going away on international duty is the highest achievement so far. Why do you love football? I just like playing it. I love coming in every day in the morning just to play it. I love the game of football and have always loved it, ever since I kicked a ball outside when my mum told me to go out and don't be shy. I just love all of it about football - the games, training and doing extra finishing. I love that. More: Focus on Marnick Vermijl | Focus on Jesse Lingard   This email was sent by:Manchester United Sir Matt Busby Way Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0RA, United Kingdom. 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