HOWARD BOOSTS HIS CHANCES

Last updated : 04 August 2003 By Editor
Before the match Fergie had this to say:

"It is important that he gets used to the players and the
big-game atmosphere. That is not to say he will start the
season because we have both Roy Carroll and Fabien Barthez
available.

"But he made four or five fantastic saves against Juventus
and coped with the whole occasion very well. Everything has
been great and we're looking forward to the start of the
season,"

However after another goof show against Barca, Fergie feels
that Tim will certainly challenge strongly for a starting
place. He described a save from Xavi was "one of the best
saves you'll see".

Fergie went on to say:

"Tonight he was confident, relaxed and he enjoyed it. We're
taking that lad back from the States knowing he'll compete
for the number one jersey."