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Man Utd star: I'm happy to fight with Schweinsteiger and Schneiderlin for first team spot
ANDER HERRERA claims he is relishing the prospect of fierce competition for first team spots at Manchester United next season.
Ander Herrera player profile
Herrera enjoyed a stellar debut campaign at Old Trafford last term.
United have spent over £30million on bolstering their midfield with the signings of Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin.
But Herrera thinks the competition will be beneficial for him.
When you want to make a good season, it's not just with 11 players
"We want to play in the Champions League, fight for the FA Cup and the Premier League," Herrera said.
"When you want to make a good season, it's not just with 11 players.
"I wish there were not but there are injuries. And there are good and bad moments for the players so everyone is going to be involved in what I think will be a very good season."
Ander Herrera is looking forward to next season
Herrera also believes he can learn a lot from Schweinsteiger, adding: "He is someone I looked up to coming through the ranks. He is one of the five or six best midfielders in the world and of course I have to learn a lot from him, Michael Carrick and others.
"I always want to play with the best players and Bastian is one of the best in the world. I'm sure I am going to learn a lot of things from him.
"He is always safe with the ball. He always knows what is happening behind him and I have to learn that from him."
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