WAYNE Rooney knows the weight of history is on United's 2008 European Cup campaign - Sir Bobby Charlton has spelt it out!

Munich survivor and Old Trafford ambassador Charlton has told the current players the appropriate tribute they can pay to the tragic Busby Babes is to win the club its third European Cup in May.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand sees similarities between manager Sir Alex Ferguson and England coach Fabio Capello.

He said: "My club boss commands respect because of his achievements, his work ethic and the ideals he manages by.

"That runs throughout the club and that seems apparent in the way this new manager is.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed how his players were visibly moved after showing them a documentary on the Munich disaster.

With this week's 50 year anniversary looming, the Reds' playing staff were assembled for the meeting at Carrington - and Sir Alex was delighted with their reaction.

Portuguese winger Nani says he is ready to play whenever Sir Alex Ferguson calls on him, but says patience and a determination to develop are key attributes in this stage of his United career.

Carlos Tevez admits Manchester United fans are still to see his very best.

Tevez is happy at Old Trafford and has nothing but praise for his team-mates as they continue to challenge for the Premier League title.

Owen Hargreaves was full of praise for Manchester United teammate Paul Scholes after his comeback performance in yesterday's 3-1 FA Cup victory over Tottenham.

"It's great to have Scholesy back for the big run-in now," Hargreaves told MUTV.

Manchester United wing ace Cristiano Ronaldo was delighted with his double in yesterday's 3-1 FA Cup victory over Tottenham.

And Ronaldo insists he had no problem with taking a penalty against Tottenham, despite missing one during the Reds' last defeat in December. When asked if that rare failure was on his mind when he put the ball on the spot, Ronaldo replied: "To be honest, no.

Rio Ferdinand has praised United's talismanic duo Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo for their recent performances, but he warns that the pair must maintain their form in order to fire the Reds to glory this season.

Owen Hargreaves is determined to play in every game until the end of the season.

The summer signing from Bayern Munich has been in and out of Sir Alex’s side since his arrival at Old Trafford, largely due to niggling knee injuries.

But the 27-year-old told the Manchester Evening News he now feels fully fit.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Mum admits she wants to see her son leave Manchester United and join Real Madrid.

Dolores Aveiro told AS: "Hopefully, one day he will go to Madrid. They are my favourite team, the best in the world.

"If the day came for Cristiano to leave England, then it would please me if he went to Madrid."