Scott Wootton will not complain if injuries to team-mates mean a Manchester United berth against Newcastle. Wootton has been catapulted into United's first-team squad thanks to the injury crisis that has already robbed Sir Alex Ferguson of three central defenders.
Wooton made his first senior start against Newcastle in the Capital One Cup and came off the substitutes' bench in Tuesday's Champions League win over Cluj in Romania.
"The last week or so has been amazing," said the 21-year-old. "To make my competitive debut in the League Cup and then to come on and play in the Champions League is a great feeling. It's something I'm made up with.
"It is always the way. As a young player, obviously you don't wish injuries on someone, but that's how you might get your chance.
"I got my chance against Newcastle through injuries. It's just the way it is."
