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Charlton boss Holden has one request for Man Utd ahead of Cup clash

Charlton Athletic boss Dean Holden has one request from Manchester United ahead of tonight's trip.

The Addicks are at United tonight for the Carabao Cup quarterfinal.

As well as hoping to plot a massive shock at Old Trafford on Tuesday, Holden has one further ambition, telling manutd.com: “I just hope I can meet the boss, Sir Alex. I hope I can just have a minute with him or a photograph with him.

"Coming out of the tunnel, seeing the Stretford End and walking down the touchline will be incredible," he added.

“I've been hundreds of times as a fan. I've been all over the country with them so it will be completely surreal. But I will be fully focused on the 90 minutes. But there'll be people all over the stadium who are pals of mine - it'll be mad.

“But the focus for me will be on Charlton and making sure we show ourselves. We have a rich history, so it's important we go there and we take on what's in front of us.

“It will be a massive challenge but, who knows in the cup?"

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