Manchester United's Danny Welbeck full of quality says Sir Alex Ferguson

24 September 2009 07:49
Ferguson cannot expect an easier time than United had last night, even though Brazilian teenager Fabio was sent off for a professional foul after less than half an hour. United made light of the imbalance in numbers and might have been in front before England U21 international Welbeck scored in the 66th minute, racing onto Michael Owen's return pass before sliding his shot past Marcus Hahnemann. "It was a fantastic goal," said Ferguson. "There was some quality passing involved in the move and he took it really well. "It was obviously a difficult job for him, playing with 10 men for so long, but the goal told you everything about the boy's quality. He earned it." Ferguson had no complaints over Fabio's dismissal for hauling down Michael Kightly, after the youngster had slipped as he attempted to make a tackle. The Scot was delighted with his side's discipline in possession, though, which left Wolves chasing shadows for long periods until Kevin Doyle brought a bit of spark late on. But, having changed his entire starting line-up from Sunday's win over Manchester City, Ferguson felt vindicated in his selection policy which allowed him to introduce 17-year-old Norwegian Joshua King for his debut, another promising striker to emerge at Old Trafford. "The boy has a really good future," said Ferguson. "In fact, with Welbeck, Federico Macheda and Joshua King we have some really good young strikers. It is a long time since we had a group as good as that coming through the club." Ferguson now wants a Carling Cup last 16 meeting with son Darren, manager of Championship side Peterborough. United will learn their next opponents in Saturday's draw and Ferguson is in no doubt who he wants. "Peterborough at home," he said. "All the family should be happy with that."

Source: Telegraph