Wes craves Euro glory

Wes wants Euro glory
"I can't wait for the Champions League to start and all the players are the same. Last season we did really well up until the second leg of the semi-final, but injuries and tiredness went against us. This year we know we'll be as good if not better. We've got the squad and the confidence to do well and hopefully we can go one step further."

- Wes Brown

Champions League 07/08 group stage draw - 30/08/07, 17:00 BST



Wes Brown says United are desperate to improve on last season's final four finish in the Champions League.

Speaking to ManUtd.com ahead of the group stage draw, Wes insisted the Reds are raring to get going and this time progress beyond the semi-final.

Since winning the trophy in 1999, United have failed to reach the final in every campaign - last season's bid ended when an injury-ravaged side were blitzed by AC Milan in the second leg at the San Siro.

"I can't wait for the Champions League to start and all the players are the same," Wes told ManUtd.com.

"Last season we did really well up until the second leg of the semi-final, but injuries and tiredness went against us.

"This year we know we'll be as good if not better. We've got the squad and the confidence to do well and hopefully we can go one step further."

Despite the disappointing manner in which United bowed out of the tournament last season, the team produced some stunning performances along the way, not least the 7-1 thrashing of Roma and the dramatic victory over Milan at Old Trafford.

"Last season the performances got better and better as the tournament went on," recalls the 27-year-old defender.

"Our wins at Old Trafford against Roma and Milan really brought something out in the players, knowing that we could play that well against some of Europe's top teams.

"We'll be taking that into this season's campaign and will be looking to do really well."

The Reds, who are one of the seeded teams, will discover who they'll be pitched against at 17:00 BST today when the draw is made in Monaco. ManUtd.com will bring you news of the draw first.

Wes Brown was speaking to ManUtd.com's Ben Hibbs.