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OWEN Hargreaves has rejected Idan Tal’s dismissive attack on England and witheringly asked: “Who are you?”

ENGLAND coach Steve McClaren remains optimistic Owen Hargreaves will be fit to face Israel at Wembley on Saturday.

OWEN Hargreaves has rejected Idan Tal’s dismissive attack on England and witheringly asked: “Who are you?”

FC UNITED crashed out of the UniBond League Challenge Cup at the first hurdle with a 1-0 extra-time defeat by Alsager Town last night.

RIO Ferdinand has admitted it would be “a catastrophe” if England failed to reach next summer’s European Championships.

SIR Bobby Charlton has backed the argument that the influx of foreign players into the Premier League has caused serious problems for England’s national side.

ENGLAND coach Steve McClaren remains optimistic Owen Hargreaves will be fit to face Israel at Wembley on Saturday.

A host of Reds are preparing for back-to-back Euro 2008 qualifiers.

Blackpool complete the signing of former Manchester United striker Phil Marsh.

Young right-back Danny Simpson signs a new three-year contract at Manchester United.

Ferguson says Queiroz would be a good successor as he praises the Glazers.

Ronaldo recives accolades from Ronaldinho.

Charlton talks about his star colleagues in his latest book.

Anderson subbed as City win the mini Derby.

At Man United.

Smith, Simpson, Schuster and a drunk pilot.

Giggs: “It would be nice to get to ten [league titles], but it would be nicer to get to 11. I don’t want to be greedy, but that’s my shirt number, so that’s what I’m aiming for.”

Danny Simpson has signed a new contract with the Reds until 2010.

A host of Reds are preparing for back-to-back Euro 2008 qualifiers.

Sir Alex is confident the Brazilian will become a top player at OT.

Goalkeeper Tom Heaton hopes for a chance in the first team this season.

FORMER United star David Beckham faces a near-impossible task to turn football into one of the USA’s major sports, according to Reds boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

NOT even the presence of Brazil star Anderson was enough to prevent Manchester United’s reserves slipping to defeat in the derby clash at City.

UNITED boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits it is difficult to make the final decision on his retirement date - but he reckons Carlos Queiroz is a strong candidate to take over when he finally steps down.

RYAN Giggs has set his sights on 11 Premier League winner’s medals with United.

UNITED boss Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he was too quick to write off defender Jaap Stam.

SIR Alex Ferguson is pleading patience after Brazilian teenager Anderson’s tough United baptism.

UNITED defender Danny Simpson has committed himself to the club until 2010 by signing a new contract.

UNITED boss Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he was too quick to write off defender Jaap Stam.

UNITED boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits it is difficult to make the final decision on his retirement date - but he reckons Carlos Queiroz is a strong candidate to take over when he finally steps down.

NOT even the presence of Brazil star Anderson was enough to prevent Manchester United’s reserves slipping to defeat in the derby clash at City.

SIR Alex Ferguson is pleading patience after Brazilian teenager Anderson’s tough United baptism.

RYAN Giggs has set his sights on 11 Premier League winner’s medals with United.

UNITED boss Sir Alex Ferguson admits it is difficult to make the final decision on his retirement date - but he reckons Carlos Queiroz is a strong candidate to take over when he finally steps down.

FORMER United star David Beckham faces a near-impossible task to turn football into one of the USA’s major sports, according to Reds boss Sir Alex Ferguson.

UNITED defender Danny Simpson has committed himself to the club until 2010 by signing a new contract.

UNITED boss Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he was too quick to write off defender Jaap Stam.

A host of Reds are preparing for back-to-back Euro 2008 qualifiers.

Alan Smith thanks United fans for their support during his Reds career.

Owen Hargreaves says the Reds have put themselves in a good position.

Coventry fear Ronaldo and Rooney

Old Trafford, not the brass

He’s a fit and proper person don’t you know!

Schmeichel fails in attempt to buy Danish club…

More extracts from Bobby Charlton’s new book

OWEN Hargreaves departed for his England Euro 2008 qualifier challenge buoyed by the prospect of United’s immediate future.

UNITED are ready to offer Ryan Giggs a contract extension until the end of the 2008/2009 season, according to a report.

OWEN Hargreaves departed for his England Euro 2008 qualifier challenge buoyed by the prospect of United’s immediate future.

UNITED are ready to offer Ryan Giggs a contract extension until the end of the 2008/2009 season, according to a report.

Owen Hargreaves is voted United’s man of the match against Sunderland.