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Fletcher likens Villa kid Bannan to Man Utd teammate Scholes

Darren Fletcher has likened Aston Villa youngster Barry Bannan to Manchester United teammate Paul Scholes.

Fletcher knows all about Bannan after facing him in central midfield during United's 2-2 draw against at Villa Park on Saturday.

The 26-year-old said: "He is in the mould of some of the best midfielders in the world, that size, like Xavi, (Andres) Iniesta, Paul Scholes.

"He has taken to the Premier League like a duck to water. He is comfortable and confident so this match won't faze him.

"He will enjoy it and go out there and put in a performance like he has been doing for Aston Villa. He played really well at the weekend."

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