‘Doni won’t let us down’
Sebastian Coates today backed Alexander Doni to make the most of any first-team opportunities that come his way over the next few weeks with Pepe Reina set to serve a three-match suspension. The Spain custodian’s red card at Newcastle United on Sunday means he could miss the Reds’ Barclays Premier League clashes with Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers, as well as the FA Cup semi-final with Everton at Wembley
Reds stars on track for 2012
05/06/2011 08:00, Report by Adam Bostock A number of United players remain on track for Euro 2012, after helping their national teams to claim or consolidate top spots in their qualifying groups. Portugal’s 1-0 home win over Norway was a vital one – it enabled Nani’s side to match their opponents on 10 points and go top of Group H on goal difference. Sporting Lisbon striker Helder Postiga scored the decisive goal shortly after half-time in Lisbon, where Nani played 86 minutes before being replaced by Silvestre Varela.
