Defender Jonny Evans knows this season could prove to be a crucial step in his Manchester United career.
Evans has been enjoying a more senior role in the Red Devils defence where he has been playing alongside the likes of youngsters Chris Smalling and Phil Jones.
"I guess I'm still classed in the young bracket but I do have a bit of experience," Evans told United Review.
"And, when I'm on the pitch, I want to try and help some of the newer faces.
"It's my fourth season at the club since I went out on loan at Sunderland, so I feel like there's advice I should be trying to pass on to the young guys.
"I can't just sit back and continue to let other people show me the ropes. I've been here long enough to be beyond that point now."
Evans also revealed that he prefers to keep a low profile and does not pay interest to what the critics have to say about his performances - unless it's his boss Sir Alex Ferguson doing the talking.
"There's always been stiff competition here and Phil Jones joining the club certainly hasn't made me think any differently," he said.
"I've just made sure I've got my head down and I've worked really hard.
"I've never been one for craving attention. If I know that I've given 100 per cent, then that's all that matters. I don't really listen to what other people might be saying - good or bad - about my performances. Of course, the opinion that really counts is the manager's."
Evans career at Old Trafford came under inspection after a poor start to last campaign and he has been in good nick for United so far, although an ankle injury did rule him out of the recent Premier League clash with Stoke City and Champions League draw with Basel.
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