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Bolton hero Lee: I was scared of Man Utd midfielder Park

Chung Young Lee is excited about facing Park Ji-sung and Manchester United today at the Reebok.

The Bolton Wanderers winger admits he used to be a bit scared of Park when they first started rooming together for South Korea.

He told The Sun: "Before we became friends, I was a bit afraid of Ji as he's such a big star in Korea. I was in awe of him.

"When we roomed together I always did whatever I had to do to make sure Ji was comfortable. Now we're closer and have a similar life.

"Against Liverpool, I was a fan who wanted to see a fellow South Korean and friend do well so I celebrated a lot when the goal went in.

"Many fans back in Korea would have had the same feeling. We're all proud of Ji-Sung's performance last week and what he has achieved.

"There are a lot of Man United fans in Korea so the fans will be expecting them to beat Bolton on Saturday - and hoping they do.

"Maybe I can disappoint them. It's a tough game to predict. It won't be an easy game for Ji-Sung and Manchester United, I think there will be only one goal in it. Ideally I will score one and Ji-Sung will score one. I never think about scoring, just helping to win."

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