Gers deserve credit for stalemate - Davis

15 September 2010 15:30
Steven Davis has refuted any suggestions that Manchester United under-estimated Rangers and insists the Scottish champions deserve credit for earning a point at Old Trafford. United had been overwhelming favourites to win the Champions League Group C opener comfortably but found themselves frustrated by a staunch defensive display from their visitors as the match ended goalless. Some may point to Sir Alex Ferguson's team selection on the night as one reason for the result, after making 10 changes from the side which drew with Everton at the weekend. Davis admits the team-sheet did raise a few eyebrows but, with a side boasting the captains of both England and Scotland - Rio Ferdinand and Darren Fletcher - and with PFA Player of the Year Wayne Rooney back in the side, the midfielder believes Rangers still faced a formidable opponent. He told Press Association Sport: "I think everybody was surprised when they saw the team. We went over their team before the game and it was a different team that played on the night but they have top, top players no matter who plays for them. "I don't think they did underestimate us. They have a squad full of international players and we were delighted to get a result against them. We are just happy to come away with the draw. It was a really good team performance defensively and hopefully we can build on that now."

Source: PA