Chris Smalling wants to be a goal threat

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has stated that he wants to be more of a threat at set pieces, and contribute goals to the Premier League champions.

The versatile defender has chipped in with three goals since joining from Fulham, and is eager to up this tally in the future.

“I’m definitely working hard on my role at corners and free-kicks in order to make an impact,” Smalling told Mirror Football.

“When I joined, one or two of the coaches pointed out that they were looking for goals from the centre-halves.

“Obviously, Nemanja Vidic scores a few and if you can add goals to your armoury, it’s a massive plus point.”

“Hopefully I’ll keep finding the net and contribute a bit more in the future.

“I don’t want us to be relying all the time on the strikers for goals,” he concluded.

Smalling is in contention to feature for United against Liverpool at Old Trafford on Saturday.

By Gareth McKnight

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