'Look who's left in the competition,' the United manager said. 'Yes, there are three Italian sides, three Germans, two French, two Spanish and so on. But there are four English sides. We can all say we don't want an Italian team or a Spanish team, but there must be a lot more people out there wishing they don't get drawn against an English team.'
However he does rate Barca:
'They are definitely the most improved side this season and if there is anyone who is going to threaten the progress of English teams in the last 16, they would be the obvious danger.'