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Ferguson urges Man Utd fans to turn out in force for FA Youth Cup final

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson hopes fans turn out in force for their FA Youth Cup final second-leg clash with Sheffield United.

Reds fans have a big challenge to match the Blades' stunning 30,000 crowd for the first-leg, which finished 2-2.

"We've always prided ourselves in producing our young players," Ferguson explained. "It's an integral part of Manchester United. Tomorrow, the youth team have an opportunity to win the FA Youth Cup again.

"I hope a lot of you find the time to come and watch them. We had a fantastic game against them last week and they're bringing 7,000 fans so that should make it a fantastic atmosphere.

"We look forward to that and also, on a sad note, the retirement of Gary Neville, one of the greatest players of our generation. I can understand sometimes the criticism of testimonial games in present-day football but when a player like Neville gives you 20 years of his life, I think we should show our appreciation."

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