Southgate said: He was a bit tight before the game and at half-time, so that was in my mind. ign next yearAnd Spaniard Benitez – who has guided Toon to the top of the Championship – wants owner Mike Ashley to stump up the cash for the Iceland ace in the summer if they win promotion. But that means another 18 months of punishment and self-denial for the former Spurs and West Ham star. However, he is not short of admirers, with Manchester United and Liverpool among the big European names keen on the 25-year-old. We dont have a lot who can beat people one-versus-one — and hes explosive in those areas. It was a well-deserved reward for his refusal to give up hope of representing his country again and the gruelling regime he has pushed himself through to achieve his ambition. At 25, Neymar is considered the next major superstar in the game, but knows he will always be in Lionel Messis shadow at the Nou Camp. Neymar is happy at the Nou Camp, but knows he could get even more recognition for his performances by moving to Manchester. ostovRex Features4Paul Pogba was taken off for Marouane Fellaini in Europa League clashMost read in footballThe unexpected guestIn today's Striker, Nick is welcomed to Florida at gunpoint - but there's a bigger shock in store. Keep up to date with ALL the Manchester United news, gossip, transfers and goals on our club page pl.