Luke Chadwick relishing 'once-in-a-lifetime' FA Cup tie

During a four-year spell in the early 2000s, Chadwick made 39 appearances for the Old Trafford club. 

In that time he won a Premier League winners' medal in 2001 and played alongside club legends such as Roy Keane, Paul Scholes and David Beckham. 

Luke Chadwick gets his hands on the famous trophy ahead of the Manchester United tie

But Chadwick says he and his team-mates will face a very different opposition on Friday, although remained positive his side will have the backing of all the neutrals.

“Other than Giggsy, there’s nobody in the team from my time there," he added. 

"Darren Fletcher was coming through the ranks at the time.

“We’re in a great position though as I’m sure everyone other than the Manchester United fans will be hoping that we can spring a surprise in front of the cameras.

“It’s going to be a great occasion, a Friday night under the lights against Manchester United and live on BBC One.

"You couldn’t ask for more really.”

Luke Chadwick scored two goals in his 39 Manchester United appearances

After leaving Manchester United in 2004, Chadwick went on to play for West Ham United, Stoke City, Norwich City and MK Dons before joining Richard Money’s Cambridge United in March 2014.

Now back with his hometown club, the local lad believes the tie gives The U's a chance to etch their names in the record books.

“It’s a real opportunity for the players in this squad to show how good they actually are," he continued.

“It’s a real once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to show the world what Cambridge United are capable of and it’s something that we’ve got to grasp with both hands.”