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What happened to the seven Man Utd youngsters Sir Alex Ferguson tipped for greatness

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10.02.2021 - 17:44

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If there is one thing Sir Alex Ferguson is remembered for at Manchester United then it is his ability to spot young talent.

During his long reign at Old Trafford, the Scot unearthed more than his fair share of bright young stars who would develop into world-beaters.

From Roy Keane to Cristiano Ronaldo, Ferguson repeatedly hedged his bets on the next generation, and more often than not, his inklings were spot on.

Ferguson's greatest achievement - from a nurturing players point of view - was overseeing the development of the Class of '92.

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