Article: A GONG FOR EUROPE; PM's Yes to Sir Alex MANCHESTER UNITED: THE TREBLE.(News)

ALEX Ferguson WILL be knighted, the Scottish Mirror can reveal.

Prime Minister Tony Blair has personally approved the top gong for the Manchester United boss, whose amazing football career was crowned by Wednesday night's European Cup triumph.

It is thought the Govan-born 58-year-old's knighthood will be formally announced in the Queen's Birthday Honours list on June 12.

It follows a nationwide call for Fergie to become Sir Alex after a remarkable season that saw United win the Treble - the English Premiership title, the English FA Cup and the ...

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