Yorke: United here for business

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Manchester United Manager David Moyes has massive shoes to fill. Source: Sakchai Lalit / AP

DAILY Telegraph football writer Carly Adno talks to former Red Devil Dwight Yorke ahead of Manchester United's historic visit to Australia.

Does Manchester United's game against the A-League All Stars have added significance now that David Moyes is the new man in charge?

"All our pre-season games are significant.

They give the team the best possible preparation for the season ahead. I think this year will be different as it's the first time the club has had a new manager in over 25 years, but I believe that David Moyes will want to keep it as business as usual. The team will be playing to win, no matter who the manager is. Of course, with it being one of David's first games there will be an element of pressure on him, but similarly the players will be under the same pressure. They are the current champions and everyone will be willing them to keep going with that winning mentality. Obviously Sydney is a destination we haven't been to for some time, so I am sure that all our fans will be excited to see the team play and I know that it's both a game and a destination the lads are looking forward to.

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Will there be more interest in the game from the UK?

"Again, with it being one of the new management team's first games there will be heightened interest. Also, going into the new season as the title winners, there will be some wanting to see us knocked off our perch, so they will be keeping a close eye on the team's first few matches. As well as that, the club is fortunate enough to have over 650 million followers all over the world, so there is interest in all United games, no matter where they are played. Sydney will be a special one though, as it's such a great city and backdrop to the game."

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Is Moyes the right man for the job?

"I think following on from Sir Alex was going to be a tough job for anyone, and I think that David, although maybe not the big name people linked to the job, is a very good choice for his successor. He has a lot of experience and I think he has a lot of the same characteristics of Sir Alex.

He respects the work ethic that Sir Alex has instilled in everyone at the club most importantly he respects the history of Manchester United. And they're both Scottish!

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What will United be looking to get out of the game?

"They'll be looking to get a win, because we play every game to win. And like I have said it's an important part of the team's pre-season preparation. They will be looking to gel together again after a few weeks off, increase their fitness and have the chance to see how new players fit into the squad.

How do you think they'll benefit from a week-long camp in Sydney?

"They'll benefit greatly. The good weather will be a bonus for one thing! Being together in one place for a whole week will develop good team spirit, as well as give the players a structured training schedule. They'll be able to achieve more and allow the new management team and players some bonding time. Sydney is a great city and I loved the time I spent here. Although they'll be working hard I am sure the club will have some down time arranged for the players and they'll be able to see some of the city.

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Do you expect United to go through a 'transition phase' now that Sir Alex has gone?

"I think David has inherited a strong squad. He is has been handed the league winners and United has some world-class players. The team will be hungry to prove themselves to a new manager as well as retain the title, which I think they have a good chance of doing.

Will you be coming out to Sydney for the game?

"I will be there. I am really looking forward to being back in Sydney. I was there for the tour launch at the beginning of the year and it's a place I always look forward to visiting.

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