Future146;s bright: Keane

8220;There is a very good balance of players coming through, a really good mix,8221; Keane said. 8220;People at the club have had great hopes for Fletch over the last year, and he8217;s certainly not disappointed anyone. Fletch has said himself that central midfield is his favoured position. And I think the manager is perhaps waiting for him to get a little bit stronger.8221;

The future may be bright but United8217;s present is not as rosy as it might be with the club involved in a cut-throat battle with Chelsea to secure second place behind Arsenal and avoid having to qualify for next season8217;s Champions League group stage.