I had three days to pick a squad in October, so I was always going to pick players I knew. ruggled to fill in when Cristiano Ronaldo or Gareth Bale have been injured — with the likes of Lucas Vazquez used instead. Neymar is happy at the Nou Camp, but knows he could get even more recognition for his performances by moving to Manchester. SAM JOHNSTONE is wanted by Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce in a £3million permanent deal. The Red Devils chief handed Johnstone a new contract at Old Trafford in October. Hes willing to take on the challenge, which is good. He is an intelligent guy who has done a fantastic job for his club — but Im not sure its helpful to comment. He called me for a five-minute chat and told me, ‘Even if youre not in the squad, Ill still phone you. “We know that Arsenal wont sign him but theyve got to. Yet he believes there are still plenty more goals to come.