Trafford Quotes

(Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster expects to spend the next two years away from Old Trafford on loan. Foster joined The Red Devils earlier in the summer from Stoke City and was immediately shipped out to Watford on a season-long loan. The 22-year-old has impressed with The Hornets and looks like being groomed as the long-term successor to Edwin van der Sar at United. Having not played for Stoke before he signed for United, Foster is benefiting from the chance to sample regular football at Championship level. The shot-stopper believes he is likely to spend the 2006/07 season out on loan before making a claim for a place at Old Trafford.) Alex Ferguson told me it was best if I went out on loan and got another year`s experience and maybe even do the same next year, ... Then in two years` time we`ll assess the situation and, if I`ve progressed, he`ll give me a chance. Edwin has got a two-year contract so that`s the plan.

We were all very surprised when we heard about their result against Northern Ireland. We were concentrating on our own games at the time but, when the news came through, as you can imagine, we were all very happy. It gave us a lift. We know we only need a point at Old Trafford but it is not our style to play for a draw. We will be coming to win.

In a way, certain sections of the media always wanted to knock me because I had captained my country and been skipper at Old Trafford. It was all a bit odd really.

Exeter City`s trip to Old Trafford will be a great day for their fans but that is about it - they won`t get the result they want against Manchester United.