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Fletcher content to stay put

06 Aug 2008 - 14:08:33

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Manchester United's Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher has again insisted that he is happy to stay at Old Trafford and fight for a regular first-team spot.

The 24-year-old continues to be linked with a move to Everton, but Fletcher says that the time is not yet right to call time on his career with the Red Devils.

He told the Manchester Evening News: "There is competition for places which drives you on, until you are at the stage when you are not needed, then you have to move on.

"I've not felt like that, but who knows what the future holds or when your time is up at United.

"The manager decides that, or if you feel you are not helping the team or playing enough games, then it is time to go.

"But until that time comes I'm going to work hard and take every disappointment and use it as a fuel to get into the team."

Meanwhile, United defender Patrice Evra and Chelsea groundsman Sam Bethell have both denied the FA charges relating to their clash after the Blues' 2-1 win Stamford Bridge in late April.

Both men were charged with improper conduct, while Bethell was also charged with using abusive language aggravated by reference to nationality or race.