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Article: Sir Alex has faith in McLeish; POSITIVE: Sir Alex Ferguson.
- Article from:
- The Mail on Sunday (London, England)
- Article date:
- November 11, 2007
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Byline: FRASER MACKIE
SIR ALEX FERGUSON has backed his prize pupil Alex McLeish to earn apositive result from Scotland's 'great chance' to qualify for Euro 2008.
The Manchester United boss believes the youthful class at the disposal ofMcLeish could make the difference against Italy.
Fergie noted Barcelona paying particular attention to Rangers defender AlanHutton's athletic abilities in the Champions League and that, he says, confirmsthe high standing of Scotland on the continent at present. 'I think Scotlandwill do well,' said Ferguson. 'The signs are good. The team is starting toemerge from the doldrums. Scotland has a fantastic ...