Former Manchester United stars Paul Parker and Mickey Thomas are backing Gary Neville to handle the red-hot atmosphere he will face during next month´s FA Cup clash with Liverpool at Anfield.Neville is assured of a hostile reception on Merseyside after angering Liverpool fans with his wild celebrations following United´s recent Premiership win at Old Trafford. The England full-back has denied a Football Association charge of improper conduct relating to the incident after Rio Ferdinand´s injury-time winner.Thomas is expecting Neville to "stay focused", while Parker told The Sun: "I can´t see any problems - I´m sure he´ll handle it. Gary´s a sensible lad when it comes down to it but he won´t sit back and hide his emotions."
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