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Injured United player awarded £4m Injured Man U player awarded £4m
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A former Manchester United player whose career was ended when when he was injured in a tackle has been awarded over £4.3m in compensation. A former Manchester United player whose career was ended when when he was injured in a tackle has been awarded more than £4.3m in compensation.
Ben Collett broke his leg in a reserve game against Middlesbrough five years ago, at the age of 18.Ben Collett broke his leg in a reserve game against Middlesbrough five years ago, at the age of 18.
Boro player Gary Smith and his club admitted liability before compensation was decided at Manchester's High Court. Boro player Gary Smith and his club admitted liability for the injury before compensation was decided at London's High Court.
The match against Middlesbrough was Collett's his first game for United's reserve team. The match was Collett's debut for United's reserve team.
Manchester United's manager Sir Alex Ferguson described him as an "outstanding" player.
Collett, who is now studying, joined United's Academy aged nine and was part of the club's FA Youth Cup-winning team in 2003.