Giggs urges United rookies to display greater resolve

RYAN GIGGS has warned Manchester United’s Carling Cup rookies they must show greater backbone if they are to succeed at Old Trafford.

Holders United surrendered their place in the competition with a 4-0 quarter-final drubbing by West Ham on Tuesday night, their worst defeat for nine years and their first loss of the season.

A young side containing players such as Bebe, Chris Smalling and Javier Hernandez was swept aside as the Hammers defied arctic conditions at Upton Park to produce a sizzling display.