Neville calls for full-on assault

Gary Neville insists there must be no let-up in United's pursuit of further Champions League success as the Reds prepare to start the defence of 2007/08's European crown.

The latest mission begins on Wednesday at Old Trafford against Spanish side Villarreal, ahead of further Group E clashes with Celtic and Danish outfit Aalborg.

Having reached the pinnacle of European football on that memorable night in Moscow last May, Neville says it's vital that the Reds do not allow themselves to be conquered by complacency.

"There was a great determination and edge to the squad last season which helped us win it," the skipper told the Villarreal edition of United Review.

"We had to play to our absolute maximum and if we do that this time and get that little bit of luck, there’s no doubt we can do it again.

"But it’s important to remember that we won it by a very small margin. We didn’t run away with it, so we have to make sure we rise to the occasion again."

Neville is part of the United old guard that know all too well that the really hard work of remaining at the top begins here.

"When you’ve won the Champions League you’re at the top of the mountain," he adds. "It’s hard work getting there in the first place, but the important thing to remember is not to breathe a huge sigh of relief and let yourself drop down. We have to make sure complacency doesn’t set in."