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Hernandez eyes Europa glory

by Setanta Staff , 15 February 2012 United hitman eyes Europa glory

Javier Hernandez is looking forward to Manchester United's Europa League clash with Ajax and insists they are aiming to win the trophy.


The Mexico international striker is obviously disappointed that the Red Devils were eliminated from the group stage of the Champions League at the end of last year which has left the side facing the prospect of Thursday evening action in the less glamorous surroundings of the Europa League.

Despite that Hernandez claims United have taken the stance that they will look to win any competition they are entered into, while he feels the two-legged last-32 tie against Dutch giants Ajax has all the hallmarks of a Champions League encounter given that their opposition have won Europe's top tournament four times - one more than United.

Hernandez told Press Association: "Both teams have come out of the Champions League and they both have a great history.

"We have won a lot of European Cups between us, so it will be a very interesting game. We need to get used to the fact we are not in the Champions League this season.

"And the history of Manchester United is such that it doesn't matter which competition you are in, we want to win it, no matter who else is in it, or whether it is an important trophy for other teams."

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