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Wednesday, 7 March 2007, 23:41 GMT

Ferguson upbeat on Euro chances

Sir Alex Ferguson Sir Alex Ferguson is relishing an open fight for the Champions League crown after his Manchester United side beat Lille 1-0 to reach the last eight.

Ferguson, who guided United to victory in 1999, says the teams left are well-matched, which boosts his chances.

"The quality is there but there's no outstanding one," says Ferguson.

"There is not a lot between the sides left so we have as good a chance as anyone. But no matter which team you look at it's a big game."

Ferguson was delighted to join fellow Premiership clubs Chelsea and Liverpool as well as Bayern Munich, AC Milan, PSV Eindhoven, Roma and Valencia in the quarter-finals.

"We want to go as far as we can and we want to be there in the final"
Sir Alex Ferguson

The first hurdle of reaching the last eight was enough to please the Scot, who is chasing a second treble in the Champions League, Premiership and FA Cup.

"Being there is important. We have had a couple of bad years in terms of qualifying for this stage," he said.

"Before that we had a great record of getting to the last eight but the last eight is not our aim.

"We want to go as far as we can and we want to be there in the final."

Ferguson saluted Henrik Larsson and his contribution after his goal against Lille sealed Manchester United's passage.

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The Swede, 35, scored his third goal in his penultimate match for United before returning to Swedish club Helsingborg.

"He has been a credit to himself," said Ferguson. "His dedication has to his job has never changed."



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