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"Sir Alex Ferguson expects Gary Neville to make England's World Cup squad - and he may be right as Fabio Capello has ordered a scouting report on the 85-cap veteran.
Capello's No 2 Franco Baldini will be at Manchester United's home game with Tottenham today to check on the 35-year-old full back. Spurs centre halves Michael Dawson and Ledley King will also be under scrutiny but the United boss believes Neville is heading for his third World Cup after finally conquering his injury problems.
Ferguson said: 'When you're out of the game in your 30s for a year and a half, it's impossible for most players to come back to the level he's at now. But he's an incredible man. I wouldn't be surprised if he went to South Africa. It's not my job to say that. It's difficult enough for an international manager but I wouldn't be surprised if he chose him.'
With Capello heading to the Emirates for Arsenal against Manchester City, Baldini will also report back on Rio Ferdinand, provided he is fit enough to play.
His injury problems relating to a back condition have complicated the selection process because the England coach would love to include King as a fifth central defender in his 23-man party but cannot afford to take two players in the same position with such glaring fitness doubts. Wes Brown, once seen as one of five centre halves for South Africa because he can cover at right back, is training after a broken foot but lacks match practice.
Capello's alternatives if Brown fails to prove his readiness are Everton's Phil Jagielka and Neville, who made his England debut 15 years ago and has the benefit of experience. Neville went to the World Cup in 1998 and 2006 - he missed 2002 with a broken foot - and won his last international cap more than three years ago under Steve McClaren.
'He is using his experience to the full,' said Ferguson. 'We were looking after every game at what his recovery was like, how he felt, do we bring Rafael back in? But every time he was up for it, he trained every day. Never missed a session.'
Referring to last week's dramatic victory over Manchester City which revived United's hopes of a record 19th League title, Ferguson added: 'Craig Bellamy is a handful but Gary will have studied every bit about him. That's what he does. I think Gary will be here next year.'
United expect to welcome back Wayne Rooney this afternoon but Ferguson believes he is up against the best Spurs side in his 23 years at Old Trafford.
He added: 'Of course last week I was absolutely delighted with the performance of Harry Redknapp's team against Arsenal and Chelsea. Absolutely brilliant, they were.
'They could have scored more goals and their performance level was terrific. I think they are the best Tottenham team of my time.
'When I came down they had that team of Hoddle and Waddle and Clive Allen scored 50-odd goals. This team has a lot of substance to it and I think Harry has done a great job.
'I congratulate him for beating Chelsea for us but we now face the problems that Chelsea faced.
'Games between our clubs are always lively and open and entertaining. I just hope that we can achieve what we need to take advantage of last weekend.'
Ferguson revealed last night that midfielder Owen Hargreaves has broken down in training with a calf problem."
"Sir Alex Ferguson expects Gary Neville to make England's World Cup squad - and he may be right as Fabio Capello has ordered a scouting report on the 85-cap veteran.
Capello's No 2 Franco Baldini will be at Manchester United's home game with Tottenham today to check on the 35-year-old full back. Spurs centre halves Michael Dawson and Ledley King will also be under scrutiny but the United boss believes Neville is heading for his third World Cup after finally conquering his injury problems.
Ferguson said: 'When you're out of the game in your 30s for a year and a half, it's impossible for most players to come back to the level he's at now. But he's an incredible man. I wouldn't be surprised if he went to South Africa. It's not my job to say that. It's difficult enough for an international manager but I wouldn't be surprised if he chose him.'
With Capello heading to the Emirates for Arsenal against Manchester City, Baldini will also report back on Rio Ferdinand, provided he is fit enough to play.
His injury problems relating to a back condition have complicated the selection process because the England coach would love to include King as a fifth central defender in his 23-man party but cannot afford to take two players in the same position with such glaring fitness doubts. Wes Brown, once seen as one of five centre halves for South Africa because he can cover at right back, is training after a broken foot but lacks match practice.
Capello's alternatives if Brown fails to prove his readiness are Everton's Phil Jagielka and Neville, who made his England debut 15 years ago and has the benefit of experience. Neville went to the World Cup in 1998 and 2006 - he missed 2002 with a broken foot - and won his last international cap more than three years ago under Steve McClaren.
'He is using his experience to the full,' said Ferguson. 'We were looking after every game at what his recovery was like, how he felt, do we bring Rafael back in? But every time he was up for it, he trained every day. Never missed a session.'
Referring to last week's dramatic victory over Manchester City which revived United's hopes of a record 19th League title, Ferguson added: 'Craig Bellamy is a handful but Gary will have studied every bit about him. That's what he does. I think Gary will be here next year.'
United expect to welcome back Wayne Rooney this afternoon but Ferguson believes he is up against the best Spurs side in his 23 years at Old Trafford.
He added: 'Of course last week I was absolutely delighted with the performance of Harry Redknapp's team against Arsenal and Chelsea. Absolutely brilliant, they were.
'They could have scored more goals and their performance level was terrific. I think they are the best Tottenham team of my time.
'When I came down they had that team of Hoddle and Waddle and Clive Allen scored 50-odd goals. This team has a lot of substance to it and I think Harry has done a great job.
'I congratulate him for beating Chelsea for us but we now face the problems that Chelsea faced.
'Games between our clubs are always lively and open and entertaining. I just hope that we can achieve what we need to take advantage of last weekend.'
Ferguson revealed last night that midfielder Owen Hargreaves has broken down in training with a calf problem."