Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is confident he leaves the club in great shape.

Ferguson says he was confident he was leaving United in good hands, with the club's emphasis on bringing through young players.

United also won the inaugural Barclays Under-21 Premier League, beating Tottenham.

He said: "It has always placed a great emphasis on youth long before I came.

"Sir Matt Busby started that and took Manchester United into Europe, the first English club to do so.

"It's always been there and I have tried to maintain that though it is more difficult in the present climate - you have to scout abroad now but you are still looking for young people who can do well."