RUUD FEARFUL OVER WORLD CUP

Last updated : 24 March 2006 By Ed

"It's difficult for Ruud, but it's down to him and down to the hard work he shows in training to prove he can come back again.

"Of course I have spoken to him about the situation and it's difficult for him. As for the World Cup, he spoke with Marco van Basten, the Holland manager, and they had a good conversation.

"There's no problem as far as the World Cup goes, but of course Ruud hopes to get back into the United side before the end of the season."