Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley is becoming a regular starter for both club and country, and has admitted that he wants to emulate the goal scoring antics of Paul Scholes.
After a sensational strike against Newcastle at the weekend, Cleverley has described himself as on a mission to get on the score sheet more often.
“It’s amazing that the two goals I have scored for Manchester United have both been against Newcastle, but this season it feels like I am really getting into scoring positions,” he told the Mirror.
The 23-year-old midfielder is proving to be a pivotal player under Sir Alex Ferguson and England gaffer Roy Hodgson, as he sets to banish the memories of a disappointing Premier League season last year.
Cleverley has been tipped to be the next potential home-grown star after Paul Scholes, and has started to add goals to his repertoire, scoring two goals in his last three games.
The midfielder has recently started the last two international games against Moldova and Ukraine and is set to add to his three caps against San Marino on Friday.
“I’m very excited about the future. We have only had the opening couple of months of the season but I have played at massive stadiums in some huge games already, so it is all very good in terms of gaining experience.
“I am enjoying it massively. Everyone knows I had some injuries last season so to be at United and in the England squad is something I am hugely proud of and I hope this season just carries on,” he added.
