Could Sir Alex be watching Carlos Edwards?
T&T Express Reports.
There have been speculative reports in the London Guardian that Trinidad and Tobago midfielder Carlos Edwards could be looked at by Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
Columnist David Pleat, the former Tottenham Hotspur manager, rated Edwards as one of the top six contenders for the Premiership following their World Cup showing and has Edwards down as one for the future.
"Now apparently settled in the right-back position, his experience in this competition will have added massive confidence to his game," Pleat wrote.
"Against Paraguay, his second-half sorties showed intelligence, both in positioning himself to intercept and speed down the touchline as he saw space ahead and in giving the correct delivery. When the ball needed to be played to a colleague's feet on the edge of the box he passed it with care and when he got more advanced he crossed it with accuracy. It was unfortunate that his teammates could not capitalise on his efforts.
"One would need to watch a little closer to be more aware of his defensive qualities but the initial hybrid that emerged at Wrexham and briefly attracted Premiership scouts seems to have grown into a mature talent.
"In those North Wales days Sir Alex Ferguson paid several trips to Wrexham and it wasn't just to see his son Darren. He was attracted to Edwards' speed but at that stage the raw youngster might not have had the nous required for a move to Manchester United. Yet he has demonstrated in Germany that he may yet flourish on a bigger stage."
Edwards isn't fazed by the added attention on him both abroad and at home since his World Cup showing.
"You always want to be on the big stage and when the chance comes then you want to try to do your best. I think we all did ourselves proud, but it was disappointing that we didn't progress to the second stage. But at the same time we have a lot going for us at this stage and I hope we can all benefit as a nation, as a team and as individuals. I always have ambitions to move on to bigger things and if the opportunity comes along I am sure the right decision will be made," Edwards told Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation (TTFF) media officer Shaun Fuentes.
