Manchester United's Starlet Chris Smalling Reveals Playing With Nemanja Vidic Is 'Priceless' To His Career

Manchester United's starlet centre-back Chris Smalling has discusses the impact Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand are having on him as a player.Smalling signed for Manchester United from Fulham in the summer and he has made 16 appearances so far this season.He says Vidic has not only been crucial on the pitch for the club in terms of performances, but also in passing on tips in training.Smalling says "Vidic has had the biggest impact this season on us.That is why we have been so solid at the back so to have the chance to play with him is a massive boost for me."

"He is one of the world's best central defenders so to get the chance to learn my trade next to him is invaluable.He is always talking to me, which makes my job a lot easier when I step into the team.His partnership with Rio Ferdinand is something I admired from childhood ,so that chance to train with them each day and interact with them allows me to pick up bits and pieces of information, which is a real bonus."And defensive skills are not the only thing Smalling is learning from his more experienced team-mates.With United top of the table and seemingly on course for a record breaking 19th Premier League title, the pressure has been on.Chris Smalling has done seemingly well so far. He scored his debut goal for Manchester United in the Carling Cup clash against Scunthrope United and has reassured the fans that he is there to perform.From the looks of it ,i'd say this man is heading towards a first team spot after the Rio Ferdinand's retirement.