Oct 05, 2012 01:52 AM EDT
Manchester United Transfer News: Tom Cleverley Loving Life with Shinji Kagawa; Wootton Hails 'Amazing" Last Week

Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley is extremely pleased with his combination with Shinji Kagawa, while youngster Scott Wootton cannot wait to get more game time with the Red Devils.

Cleverley is seen as one of United's brightest young midfielders, with the 23-year-old England international most comfortable with the ball at his feet. That liking has led to his enjoyable on-field relationship with playmaker Shinji Kagawa, who has made a great start to life at Old Trafford.

"I've really enjoyed playing with Shinji," Cleverley told the latest edition of Inside United. "He's really on my wavelength when it comes to playing one and two-touch football."

Cleverley has also been impressed by other new signings, especially teenager Nick Powell, who has been tipped by Sir Alex Ferguson to fill Paul Scholes' shoes in the long-term.

"They've all brought so much," Cleverley added. "We all know what Robin van Persie is about and Nick Powell is a really good footballer and a good lad. He's definitely one for the future."

Meanwhile, 21-year-old defender Wootton is ecstatic after making his competitive debut for United in the League Cup against Newcastle which was followed by a substitute appearance in the Champions League against CFR Cluj.

"The last week or so has been amazing," he told the club's official website. "To make my debut in the League Cup and then to come on and play in the Champions League is a great feeling and it's something I'm made up with.

"As a young player, obviously you don't wish injuries on someone, but that's how you might get your chance and obviously I got mine against Newcastle through injuries, so that's just the way it is.

"For young players at a lot of top clubs the League Cup is where the managers embed them into the team, so obviously I was delighted with that.

"You want to progress as a footballer and these are the next steps."

Wootton admitted playing at the bigger level was a little different from what he is used to in the reserve league or youth games. "I don't think you do anything different from normal games --obviously there are some extra special things like the team talks, coming away with the first team and the fans which are different from what you're used to, but you just try and concentrate on your football in the same way," he added.

"The big difference is making sure you're that extra step quicker in your head and on the floor. I think mainly in your head you've got to always concentrate, you can't switch off for one minute because the quality steps up.

"At each level you go up, the quality and speed of the game increases, so you've got to always concentrate and always be on your mark."

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