Man Utd midfielder Fletcher thrilled with first season start

15.09.11

Darren Fletcher was delighted to be back forManchester United in last night's draw at Benfica.

The midfielder started a senior club match for the first time since the closing league fixture of last season, and played his part asSir Alex Ferguson's men took the sting out of Benfica's powerful start to claim a hard-fought draw.

"Obviously we came for the three points and we're disappointed not to get them," Fletcher told MUTV. "But I think a point, away here against a good Benfica side after going a goal down, is a decent point.

"We expected Benfica to start quick when we saw the stadium and their passionate fans. Obviously we went a goal down but we showed good character to respond and we got a foothold in the game. After we equalised, I felt we controlled the match without getting the chances our possession deserved. There were a few half chances here and there but I felt with our possession that we would go on to get the winner. Unfortunately that didn't happen. That's something we'll need to work on."