Neville outlines United’s demands

MANCHESTER United began their 22,000–mile pre–season preparations last night with Gary Neville warning that Sir Alex Ferguson will soon discover if anyone doesn’t have the hunger to win the Premier League title back from Manchester City.

There was no sense of lingering disappointment at Durban airport as enthusiastic locals welcomed their heroes following a 13–hour flight from Manchester.

Tomorrow’s encounter with AmaZulu — on Nelson Mandela’s 94th birthday — should provide an uplifting backdrop to a run of six games in five countries.

After going so close last season, Neville expects his old club to fight back hard.

“You feed off the manager,” he said. “His drive, determination and never–say–die attitude. If it doesn’t rub off you won’t be at the club any more. Lots of people rise to it because they love playing for him. They want to win trophies and know to be at a club like that is the pinnacle.”








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