Fergie: Youngsters will play at Wembley

Alex Ferguson has vowed to stick with his Manchester United youngsters for their Carling Cup final appearance at the beginning of March.

United booked a Wembley date with a 4-3 aggregate win over Derby.

Darron Gibson, John O’Shea and Danny Welbeck have been among the unsung heroes who have been regular performers in the competition this term.

And they can all bank on retaining their spots as United compete in their 14th domestic final of Ferguson’s reign.

“They will all play in the final,” said Ferguson.

“They deserve to. It is always a great occasion at Wembley but the only way you can really enjoy it is by winning.”