Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell made his debut for the club in pre-season.
How is he settling into life at Old Trafford since signing from Crewe last month?
Has he made an impression on his teammates? And what do fans think of the first glimpses of him in a United shirt?
Wonder no further, here is a need summary of Powell’s start to life at the club…
Javier Hernandez: “Nick Powell & Kagawa are both really good lads, they work hard and are very professional.”
Rio Ferdinand: “For a young lad, to come into an environment like Manchester United from a lower league club, you have to say he walked in with his shoulders back as if he’s meant to be here. And that’s a great start to his career here.”
Sir Alex Ferguson: He missed some training and 30 minutes was stretching him a bit in terms of sharpness, but the boy is a very good talent.”
And journalists and fans on Twitter:
Mark Ogden, Telegraph: “Nick Powell has a confident swagger about him. Looks at ease in #mufc midfield in Cape Town.”
James Pickering (@ghtt_) “Nick Powell looks like he was born in that United shirt, Confident young man”
Nuruzzaman (@isnoor): “i like nick powell i see the potential. mufc”
Zad (@zad189): “I echo Sir Alex’s view of Nick Powell, he may surprise many this season. Holds himself like he’s rightfully a United player. Alot of talent!”
Andre dos Santos (@andre_mufc): “Sir Alex says he thinks Nick Powell will surprise us all and do better than expected this season. Think that rules out any CM buying.”
And memorably, Powell himself: “I got nutmegged on my first day at United!”
Watch Powell in action…
Lastly, what do you think about Nick Powell? What do you expect from him this coming season?
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