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Kagawa calls on United team-mates to give him the ball

ESPN staff
August 27, 2012
Shinji Kagawa marked his home debut with a goal © Getty Images
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Manchester United new boy Shinji Kagawa says he can get even better after scoring on his home debut in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Fulham, but insists he needs more possession of the ball.

Kagawa, 23, a £17 million summer signing from Borussia Dortmund, impressed with the way he combined with his new team-mates.

But he believes he can make a greater impact and urged them to give him the ball more.

"I want to improve parts of my game. I think the combination play with the other players will improve match by match," Kagawa said. "I want my team-mates to have the confidence to play it up to me when I'm ahead of them. That is one of my strengths and style. I want to be on the ball more. I want to be busier."

Team-mate Tom Cleverley led the praise for Kagawa and said he feels they are on the same wavelength.

"He's brilliant," Cleverley said. "He has settled in really well. He links defence with attack. He gets on the half turn and creates chances. I can't speak highly enough of him. I love playing with him one and two touch, high-energy football. We're on the same wavelength."

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