For Stourbridge winger Sean Evans, life in football has been eventful.

In just four years, the 24-year-old went from dreaming of stardom at Manchester United to paying to play for Ludlow Town.

In the process, the winger became an FA Cup hero with Stourbridge and suffered a broken leg that threatened to end his playing days.

Now he is a Glassboys FA Cup star yet again and he is praying for a smoother ride in the future.

Evans can forget about the quiet life for a while, having claimed the national spotlight live on ESPN with the second goal in Stourbridge’s 2-0 first-round replay win over Plymouth on Tuesday.

But having returned to the club where he feels happiest, after a lucrative move to AFC Telford turned sour when he broke his leg in a match against Wolves. Evans is in no rush to move on again.

He said: “I loved my previous time here. I just enjoy playing football and I can play here with a freedom that I didn’t get at Telford and probably didn’t get at United when I was there.

“This is the only club where the manager keeps faith in players and that means a great deal to players, especially myself.

“It was my third season after leaving United that I broke my leg but, since I left United at 21, I haven’t played a full season at one club.

“I need to do that and I want to stay here. If I can go up through the leagues with Stourbridge, that would be great.

“The club is going in the right direction and it’s great to be here.”

Tuesday’s memorable goal was the latest chapter in a career that took in a lengthy spell in United’s academy, where Evans’ year-group included current Premier League performers Jonny Evans, Darron Gibson and Fraizer Campbell.

Evans also played alongside England new-boy Danny Welbeck, who was promoted from a younger side, and arrived for his first spell at Amblecote with a pair of boots donated by United hero Paul Scholes.

But three years after being shown the door at Old Trafford, Evans is keen to move on with his life, combining his playing commitments at the War Memorial Ground with a ‘day job’ coaching youngsters in primary schools.

He said: “I don’t talk about United any more. That’s history. I enjoyed my time there and enjoyed everything there but you’ve got to move on.

“It’s always nice to have on your CV when you go to new places like schools to coach kids.

“But in footballing terms I am at Stourbridge now. That’s my future and that’s what I want to think about.”

Tuesday’s goal was an unexpected bonus for Evans, who returned to the Glassboys just weeks ago having re-launched his career at his home-town club, Ludlow, following his broken leg.

A suspension for Aaron Drake opened up a spot in the starting line-up and Evans was delighted he got the nod from boss Gary Hackett.

He said: “I found out I was playing at about 6.15pm. It was a massive call for Gary but he has faith in my ability and so have I, which is half the battle.

“I prepared as well as I could. I didn’t know I was starting but I started and I didn’t have that bad a game, so I’m happy.

“Seven weeks ago, I was playing local football and paying £3 a week to play, so to be here now is amazing.”