Smalling ready for big stage

Manchester United rookie Chris Smalling believes he is beginning to grow at Old Trafford.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2011 - 17:07

Manchester United rookie Chris Smalling believes he is beginning to grow at Old Trafford.

The 21-year-old central defender, who learned his trade at non-league Maidstone, has been given a run of games in the absence of Rio Ferdinand with a calf injury.

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