Fletcher’s home comfort

DARREN Fletcher returned to Manchester United's starting line–up for the first time in 10 months last night and declared himself delighted to be back.

The Scotland captain has been trying to manage a career–threatening bowel condition.
After a brief Champions League appearance against Galatasaray last week, Fletcher took a major step forward at Old Trafford by leading the Red Devils to a 2–1 Capital One Cup victory over Newcastle.

"It is great to be back," midfielder Fletcher said. "I have had a few reserve games and a run–out in the Champions League last week, but it is good to be back, especially at Old Trafford, and in a winning team as well."

Goals from Anderson and Tom Cleverley were enough to book a last–16 meeting with fellow Premier League heavyweights Chelsea at Stamford Bridge next month. Papiss Cisse scored for the visitors after coming on as a substitute.





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