MUTUAL ADMIRATION

More quotes from England's two longest serving managers. First up Gradi on Ferguson:

“United's ground and training ground are a monument to his work.

“I also admire the way he has brought younger players through.

“If you are a young lad at Manchester United and got the talent you know you have got a chance.”

Fergie, who is celebrating his 20th year at United, is equally praiseworthy of Gradi.

Ferguson said: “Dario Gradi has done a fantastic job.

“He probably could have left one million times.

“It shows how lucky Crewe are to have a manager who has shown such great loyalty.

“I can come in and look forward to big games all the time. He has found over more than 20 years at Crewe that he enjoys the motivation of producing young players all the time, and he has done a tremendous job at that.”