NO ROY KEANE TONIGHT

Last updated : 26 November 2003 By Editor
Fergie has left Keano behind, letting him rest a slight
hamstring problem. However he has been full of praise for
Roy’s likely replacement tonight Phil Neville:

“Phil Neville's performances over the last few months have
changed his career. For many years we regarded him as a
utility player. In the past we have played him in both full-
back positions, the right and left-hand side of midfield and
then in the centre. But when it came to picking my strongest
team he always seemed to be left on the side. Now he has
discovered a position he feels suited to. He has matured so
much, and the level of his performances means it is very
difficult to replace him in the team.”