Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says skipper Gary Neville will be out for ten days with a groin injury.

"Gary Neville tweaked his groin yesterday in training," said Ferguson following his side's 3-2 win over FC Seoul.

"He will probably be ready in about 10 days.

"It would have been silly to keep him here if he was not going to play so we sent him home this morning."

Given the muscular injuries that sidelined Neville for the best part of two seasons, it is a worrying development for the 34-year-old, although there is no suggestion at this stage that his career is under threat.