Blackett reveals ambition

Patrice Evra. I look up to him. I look up to all the defenders and try to take little bits from them and put them into my game. I can play centre-back as well, so if there are injuries then I can fit in there too.

What are your immediate aims?
My aim is to play regular U21 football, do well and, hopefully, the next season after that, to push on.

This interview first appeared in Inside United , the official monthly magazine.

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