Sir Alex Ferguson's backing for recovering Darren Fletcher stuns Man United player
By Tim Oscroft
Tuesday 6 August 2013 10:48, UK
Image:Darren Fletcher: The Man United midfielder is recovering from surgery in January
Darren Fletcher says Sir Alex Ferguson's public support for his recovery from a bowel condition left him speechless.
Envious
Fletcher will miss the start of the season, including the England v Scotland international at Wembley on 14 August.
Meetings between the two countries have been rare since annual fixtures were abandoned after 1989, but Fletcher would relish the chance to see the clash resurrected on a regular basis.
"It is a massive one. That game was my target. I was desperate to get fit for it," Fletcher added.
"I am so envious of the lads playing. What a chance they have to put their name in the fans' hearts forever by winning at Wembley. Everyone would remember that.
"That is the opportunity they have and I really believe they can do it.
"Hopefully this can be seen as a trial run and if everything runs smoothly and it is a great occasion then it would be fantastic to have it every couple of years.
"I hope that is the case because I am desperate to play in a Scotland v England game."
