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Darren Fletcher Darren Fletcher is a player for the big occasion. While other men might shirk from the responsibility presented to them in the heat of battle, the Scot thrives in such encounters. This attitude was never more visibly displayed than in the 4-0 thrashing of Arsenal [in February 2008] in which he headed two goals. He set the standard for the team with his indefatigable running, hassling, closing down and tackling which denied the Gunners time and space to play their usual passing game. “I enjoy the added pressure of the big games," admitted the midfielder, who scooped his second title medal in May 2008 and was an unusedsubstitute in the Champions League final in Moscow. "The atmosphere’s always special and the crowd spur you on.” In terms of recognition for his exertions and qualities, Fletcher's United career has been a slow burner. It is only with age, and with an ever-growing list of outstanding performances, that he...
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