Howard's Way

After Tim Howard's superb first season, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has high hopes for the former MetroStars shot-stopper.



"What we expect this year is a better maturity," he said. "The experience of last year without doubt will help him in that respect."

"Also another factor is he has had a rest, whereas last year came he straight from Major League Soccer and played non-stop right through to February."

"Maybe we should have rested him them rather than waiting until he showed signs of fatigue. He should be fantastic next season."

England defender Gary Neville added: "Tim has been excellent."

"No-one had really heard of him when he came over but nothing fazed him. He was brilliant right the way through the season."

"He looks to have everything to become a great goalkeeper."