"There is a lack of confidence at the moment. When you are
losing goals, it does affect you and it's unfortunate that
it's the back four which is suffering from injuries and
suspension. But one of the things that does not encourage me
is that Wes Brown is getting better all the time.
"His performance on Wednesday was outstanding. It was more
of what we expect of him. He will get better as the weeks go
on and, when he gets his game right, there is no doubt in my
mind that he is one of the best defenders in the country."