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Man Utd boss Ferguson lines up Fletcher for Champions League final start

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson sees fit-again Darren Fletcher starting in the Champions League final.

Ferguson is looking towards the Champions League final against Barcelona on May 28 as Fletcher's long-term goal.

"Wednesday was a step forward but that 20 minutes was just to give him a boost really because the boy has a bit to do yet," said Ferguson.

"He has almost has three weeks to the final and that is his target. If he does reach it, it would be a great boost to us. As we all know he is a big-game player.

"He won't start on Sunday but his training will be stepped up in terms of giving him the sharpness he needs.

"We have Blackburn and Blackpool in the Premier League and also Gary Neville's testimonial so there is some game time there that could help him to reach his target."

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