VAN DER SAR TARGETS THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Last updated : 27 July 2005 By Ed

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"I have never given up on winning the Champions League again. Some of those players from the Ajax team of `95 have quit now but I am still around and still very hopeful of winning it that extra-special second time. Even when I went to Fulham I never gave up hope of getting to a European Cup final again because I was still convinced that an opportunity like this at United might still come around. But just because I have arrived at Old Trafford doesn't guarantee anything in terms of silverware.

"You have to work very hard first. Winning trophies is not guaranteed anywhere. The Champions League is open. You see Liverpool winning it this year and, while they do have qualities, I think Manchester United has the better team and organisation. Everything is possible of course and it is a case of how much you want it. That is the main thing this year. How much do the players want to win things? I sense an atmosphere of intent here at United since I arrived."