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UNITED target Owen Hargreaves has called for England to give Wayne Rooney more of the ball as they bid to repair their flagging confidence against Andorra.

NON LEAGUE FC United will change their home shirt next season - and one of their fans will design it.

Gennaro Gattuso says he’s had several opportunities to join United.

Edwin may return for Holland as Reds prepare for Wednesday’s Euro qualifiers.

The boss aims to capitalise on his squad’s form and desire to win trophies.

Gennaro Gattuso says he has had repeated opportunities to join United.

United legend Roy Keane is in awe of Cristiano Ronaldo’s form this term.

Gennaro Gattuso admits Milan have blocked any chance of him joining Man Utd.

Cristiano Ronaldo has reiterated his desire to stay at Man Utd for ‘many years’.

Or at least until United have to cash in

Rooney singled out by McClaren.

Clichy is a Ronaldo fan

More praise for Ronaldo

He could be manager one day

After all they have a flare

It was another dark night for English football here on Saturday and life did not get any easier for Steve McClaren after the game when it emerged that the England manager had a dressing room row with Wayne Rooney. The Manchester United striker is understood to have taken exception to being singled out by McClaren for England’s woeful record in front of goal.

ENGLAND manager Steve McClaren has described reports of a bust-up with striker Wayne Rooney as “an absolute load of rubbish”.

ENGLAND manager Steve McClaren has described reports of a bust-up with striker Wayne Rooney as “an absolute load of rubbish”.

CRISTIANO Ronaldo praised the resilience of the Portugal side after he scored twice in their 4-0 qualifying win over Belgium.

CITY are bracing themselves for a £20m summer bid from rivals United for Micah Richards.

England will be red-hot favourites to collect three Euro 2008 points against Andorra but Rio Ferdinand accepts nothing can be taken for granted.

TeamTalk - Holland goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has rejoined Marco van Basten’s squad ahead of the Euro 2008 qualifier against Slovenia on Wednesday.The Manchester United star pulled out of Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Romania because of a knee injury, but is expected to be fit for the trip to Celje.

Cristiano’s two-goal show leads our round-up of international results.

Roy Keane has spoken of his admiration for Christiano Ronaldo.

MARCH 24: David Taylor insists the safety of travelling fans must be a priority issue for UEFA to address. (

MARCH 25: Manchester United reportedly want to sign Barcelona’s Deco in the summer for £15million. (

Former United reserve wins compo for unnecessary surgery.

“A lot of people say that we don’t show enough passion.”

Keano thinks that United can win the Treble if luck continues.

Keano says he would pay to watch Ronaldo play.

A sensible article here about Ronaldo

Mixed fortunes

“Having tasted victory in 1999, it is a burning desire of mine to win the European Cup again.”

Well, expecting to win title, preferably at Chelsea.

Fergie: “It is an exciting time here, there is no question about that.”

Cristiano’s pair for Portugal leads our round-up of international results.

Cristiano Ronaldo praises Portugal after continuing his rich vein of form by scoring twice in the win over Belgium.

England’s centre-back tells Roy Collins that pride in the shirt is their main motivation.

RYAN Giggs has acknowledged for the first time that managing Wales might one day interest him. The Manchester United star and Wales captain will win his 61st cap tomorrow when he leads his country in the Euro 2008 qualifier at Croke Park against the Republic of Ireland.

Paul wants to win rearranged game at Chelsea, even if Reds are home and dry.

Former West Brom midfielder Michael Appleton was awarded £1.5 million today after suing a surgeon for ruining his career.

Ryan Giggs admitted for the first time that he harboured ambitions of managing his country. He leads Wales out against the Republic of Ireland but wants to eventually turn to management - beginning with his country.

RYAN Giggs has acknowledged for the first time that managing Wales might interest him one day.

GARY Neville says it will be “totally unacceptable” if England fail to qualify for the Euro 2008 finals.

THERE are five good reasons why Bolton’s Tal Ben Haim will not be relishing the job of shackling Wayne Rooney in Tel Aviv tonight.

THE Treble carrot is driving United’s thrill seekers on and Sir Alex Ferguson says Old Trafford should lap it up.

Gaeth Bale will not be overawed by the prospect of playing in front of 70,000 people at Croke Park.

FC UNITED extended their unbeaten run to a club record of 15 games with 4 - 0 win over bottom placed Stone Dominoes.

Scholes wants to beat Chelsea on 9 May whether it decides the title or not.

Jonny Evans continues to impress in the Championship and for Northern Ireland.