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Rodrigo catches the eye

• sand king

  17 Feb 08, 08:36

  

  14/02/2008 21:21, Report by Steve Bartram

  Rodrigo catches the eye

  United's new Brazilian midfielder Rodrigo Possebon turned in an impressive display on his first start for the Reserves on Thursday evening.
  
  Although United were beaten by Blackburn at Northwich, the 19-year-old's outstanding contribution was not lost on Reds legend Paddy Crerand.
  
  "I’m looking forward to seeing an awful lot more of this boy," Paddy told MUTV. "He was fantastic tonight.
  
  "He can use both feet, he’s very calm on the ball and his passing is very, very good. He’s a big lad too, so he’s strong and can hold off players."
  
  While the Brazilian's technical skills were there for all to see, it was his awareness of the play around him which augurs particularly well in Crerand's eyes. 

  "Players like Paul Scholes are always looking around and know exactly where they want to play the ball before it even comes to them," he said. "This kid looks as if he could be that kind of player."