Shinji Kagawa "relieved" with first Manchester United goal

Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa has expressed his relief after opening his goalscoring account with the Red Devils' second against Fulham in yesterday's 3-2 win.

Kagawa, who signed for United from Borussia Dortmund this summer for £14m, was influential in the midfield yesterday and capped his performance with a goal.

"I worried that I might have been offside," Kagawa told Nikkan. "I'm glad the timing worked out. I wanted to score a goal somehow, so I'm relieved I could do so at our first home game.

"It's important that I keep playing well in each match. I don't have time to enjoy the moment. Next time I want to score a goal on my own terms."

Kagawa also hit the post with a shot from the edge of the box in yesterday's game.