Manchester United and Liverpool face off in the Premier League on Sunday and Alex Ferguson is aware of the challenge facing his former side at Anfield.
Gareth Southgate admits European Championship preparations are a challenge
Gareth Southgate recently celebrated four years in charge of England (Oli Scarff/PA)
England manager Gareth Southgate admits preparations for this summer’s European Championship have been “an incredible challenge”.
The coronavirus pandemic forced the competition to be put back 12 months and while it remains set to be played across a number of countries, that possibility continues to dwindle especially with the UK set to close all travel corridors on Monday.
Wembley is due to host the two last-four clashes and the final in July, but Southgate conceded the battle against Covid-19 is presenting issues in all departments with the country in another lockdown.
Alex Ferguson has admitted Liverpool's "phenomenal" form over the last two seasons makes him thankful he retired when he did ahead of Sunday's top of the table clash with Manchester United.