Petrucci's long-term aim

day for the first team."

Adapting to his new surroundings has been made easier by the presence of United colleague Scott Wootton, although the defender has returned to Carrington for treatment on a hamstring problem.

"It’s a bit weird as I’ve been at United for four-and-a-half years now," he conceded. "Obviously, everything is different but it’s a step forward for me and something you have got to do when you’re young. Both the Premier League and Championship, even though I’ve only played a couple of games in it, are very physically but hopefully I can get used to playing football against men and do well.

"Scott was already on loan here and is such a nice guy and friendly with everyone so, when I came here, I was introduced to the group and have had no problem with them."

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