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United's FA Cup drought too long, says Fletcher

Darren Fletcher is targeting an end to Manchester United's 11-year wait for a 12th FA Cup.

United are the joint-most successful club in the competition's history, alongside Arsenal with 11 successes apiece, but have not won it since they beat Millwall 3-0 in the final in 2004.

Darren Fletcher, left, was part of the Manchester United side that won the FA Cup in 2004 © Getty Images

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And Fletcher is the only member of the current squad with a winner's medal as a United player - Robin van Persie and Juan Mata have also tasted glory in the final, although with Arsenal and Chelsea respectively - but he hopes that will change in May.

"It's been too long since United have won this competition," the 30-year-old told MUTV.

Fletcher played the full 90 minutes as United won their first FA Cup game under Louis van Gaal by beating League One side Yeovil 2-0 on Sunday with goals from Ander Herrera and Angel Di Maria.

And he added: "We really want to win it this year and, hopefully, we'll look back on our result here as one of the most important ones if we go far in the competition."

The midfielder also praised young defender Paddy McNair for his bravery at Huish Park after the 19-year-old played on following a painful clash of heads with Yeovil forward Kieffer Moore.

"Credit to the players, but look at Paddy McNair," he added. "He had blood gushing out of his head, a Terry Butcher headband on, and he dug in deep right until the end and showed real character today. I'm very proud of him.

"There were a lot of players who had never played in the FA Cup before, but they really stood up strong today, were counted and helped get a great result."

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