Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was inspired by the performance of several youngsters during The Red Devils’ 3-0 defeat of Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday.
In a one-sided Vodacom Challenge final, Ferguson introduced several younger players alongside regulars such as Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs, a move that paid dividends as Tom Cleverley and Frazer Campbell added their name to the score-sheet.
And the 66-year old, who has an impressive track record of bringing players through the youth system to compliment big money signings, believes that the current crop of hopefuls are more than capable of establishing themselves at Old Trafford over the coming season.
Potential
“They are all at a good age in terms of us judging them and most have been out on loan," Ferguson said.
"Jonny Evans had a good spell at Sunderland and was instrumental in them staying up. Fraizer Campbell was instrumental in bringing Hull up.
"Lee Martin was unfortunate with injuries but he showed what he can do by setting up the first goal here. He has potential.
"Craig Cathcart is looking much stronger after injury and the intention is to put him on loan this season.
"Possebon will stay as he has potential for first-team football while Cleverley is just a young lad and has time on his side. All the young players have good potential."
Manchester United, who enjoyed a fine campaign last term as they secured the Premiership and Champions League trophies, have enjoyed a hero’s welcome during every phase of their South Africa tour.
Such reception has not gone unnoticed by the club’s manager, with Ferguson admitting that the side are likely to return to the country in the near future to play in front of the large base of fans they have there.
Return
"There has been dialogue and one suggestion was about us coming back after the 2010 World Cup," he explained.
"But I do not know if that would work. That might be too early after the World Cup.
"I think once the World Cup is over people will probably need a rest from football.
"There are going to be a lot of people in the country at that time. But there will be another opportunity, I am sure."
In a one-sided Vodacom Challenge final, Ferguson introduced several younger players alongside regulars such as Wayne Rooney and Ryan Giggs, a move that paid dividends as Tom Cleverley and Frazer Campbell added their name to the score-sheet.
And the 66-year old, who has an impressive track record of bringing players through the youth system to compliment big money signings, believes that the current crop of hopefuls are more than capable of establishing themselves at Old Trafford over the coming season.
Potential
“They are all at a good age in terms of us judging them and most have been out on loan," Ferguson said.
"Jonny Evans had a good spell at Sunderland and was instrumental in them staying up. Fraizer Campbell was instrumental in bringing Hull up.
"Lee Martin was unfortunate with injuries but he showed what he can do by setting up the first goal here. He has potential.
"Craig Cathcart is looking much stronger after injury and the intention is to put him on loan this season.
"Possebon will stay as he has potential for first-team football while Cleverley is just a young lad and has time on his side. All the young players have good potential."
Manchester United, who enjoyed a fine campaign last term as they secured the Premiership and Champions League trophies, have enjoyed a hero’s welcome during every phase of their South Africa tour.
Such reception has not gone unnoticed by the club’s manager, with Ferguson admitting that the side are likely to return to the country in the near future to play in front of the large base of fans they have there.
Return
"There has been dialogue and one suggestion was about us coming back after the 2010 World Cup," he explained.
"But I do not know if that would work. That might be too early after the World Cup.
"I think once the World Cup is over people will probably need a rest from football.
"There are going to be a lot of people in the country at that time. But there will be another opportunity, I am sure."
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