FERGIE CONFIDENT

“We're really looking forward to the tie. We had a bad experience last year but this is a different United team. It's an emerging team, which is getting better all the time.

“To get to this stage is fantastic and we have improved so much since last year. I think the squad is good enough and strong enough to last the distance.

“What encourages me, whether we are playing at home or away, is the form of the team. They are enjoying their football and they are playing without any signs of nerves, which is great to see.”