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EVRA LOVES MANCHESTER

Last updated : 15 November 2006 By Ed
Patrice Evra has again told of the difficulties both he and his family had to endure when they first moved to Manchester.

"When I left Monaco in January the first six months in Manchester were really difficult.

"I never expected that.

"It was hard for my family, my wife. I was in a hotel for half a year, I didn't speak the language.

"The food is truly catastrophic, and it rains all the time. For my wife and my kids it's not easy.

"When there's no training, when there's no match, it's a DVD under the quilt to keep warm."

But it hasn't put him off and he's know enjoying his time at United.


"Life here is so fantastic. Each day I thank God to be playing in a club like this. How many people would dream of being in my place?"

He's also pleased about being recalled to the French squad.


"It makes you feel good (getting selected). I'll have the impression of doing the same job as the other players at Manchester. During international weeks it's easy to get a game of table tennis, as there are only two of us left at training. Now it feels good to be picked."

Evra, also explained the differences between the French league and the Premiership. He said:

"I work harder than I was used to,"

"At Monaco, I had a guaranteed place in the team - there was never any competition. But here, in every training session, I have to fight with Heinze and Silvestre.

"Physically if you're not tough you can't play in England.

"I hadn't understood that when I first arrived.

"I turned up with my skill but here you have to be first tough, then you learn to play the ball.

"In France I had time to lift my head. Here, as soon as you get the ball you're being attacked at full pelt by the midfielder or striker."