DG makes a Europa League pledge

David Gold has promised the funds will be made available to compete well in Europe.

The co-chairman – delighted that Manchester United provided a route into the Europa League for the Irons – declared: “We will build a squad to cope with the Premier League and Europe.

“We will find the money to ensure that we have a squad deep enough to cope on all levels. These are great days for the club and we are looking forward to Europe with great expectation.

“I know there will be some who say we haven’t the strength in depth but we will do what’s required to deepen the squad

“We also have some very good young players who may well be used in the early stages and we will do what’s required to help the manager with his requirements.

We are grateful to Manchester United for doing us a favour by winning the FA Cup Final – now everything is back in our hands.”