Hammers’ Fletcher prepared for Old Trafford return

Ashley Fletcher is prepared to face some very familiar faces when he returns to Old Trafford with West Ham United on Sunday afternoon.

The striker joined Manchester United from Bolton at the age of 13 and was with the club up until last year, when he agreed a four-year deal with the Hammers.

And while coming up against the likes of Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford will be a new experience for the 21-year-old, he’s determined to earn a win for his new club.

“I am looking forward to going back to Old Trafford for the first time and it will be great to meet up with a number of old friends,” he said.

“I spent the majority of my youth career at Manchester United and learned a great deal during my time there so it will be good to go back and show what I can do.

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“This is probably the first time I have played against Marcus in a competitive game. I am looking forward to seeing him and other players like Jesse Lingard.

“They are the players I grew up with and have played alongside. It will be a huge occasion for my family and friends and for the Manchester United fans to see how far I have come.

“All my focus will be on West Ham and helping us to come away with a good result on Sunday. I am hungry to get more chances and help us move clear of the bottom three.”