Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is disappointed seeing an empty Old Trafford.

Speaking to the Scottish FA over the prospect of fans returning in time for the Euros, Ferguson said it is noticeable at Old Trafford how much supporters are missed.

He said: "That's what the search for the last year has been, to get fans back in.

"I think that obeying the instructions of the lockdown and things like that have been important and we should always remember that but what fans are, really, are the history of their family.

"Your grandfather took your father to a game, your father took you to the games, and that coming back is a boost to young kids in particular, going to see their country or local team again.

"A year for a young kid is a long, long time, so getting them back creates a future for them and that's what every father and grandfather did in my time.

"Getting the fans back is a boost to the game because, as we know, it's not the same game.

"I go to watch United and it's a ghost town, there's no atmosphere whatsoever, and to get that back, that's what the players need and particularly the fans watching their team."