Ferdinand hungry for more

United defeated Chelsea at the Luzhniki stadium in a dramatic penalty shoot-out last night. But a 1-0 defeat at home to Portsmouth in the FA Cup denied them the treble and Ferdinand vowed they would return even stronger next season.

"The biggest disappointment of the season is that we didn't do the treble," said Ferdinand.

"Maybe I'm being greedy but Portsmouth had one shot on goal and we had a lot of chances. But that is part and parcel of playing football and you can't have it all.

"But next season we want to be winners again, we have done the double this year and we want to comeback stronger. I am sure the manager will make moves in the transfer market and add to an already fantastic squad."

Ferdinand, vying for the England captaincy with John Terry, had some sympathy for his international colleague, especially as he thought it was all over when the Chelsea defender stepped up to take his kick.

"Of course I feel for John," said Ferdinand. "Someone has got to be a loser on the day and unfortunately it was them. Don't forget we got beat in the FA Cup final last season and so sometimes the boot is on the other foot.

"When John Terry stepped up I thought it was all over because he is a good penalty-taker. I've seen him take penalties in training and take them for England before in a shoot-out. He was unfortunate that he slipped but we won the game, so I am delighted.

"I can't really put it into words. Playing for Manchester United is a great achievement in itself. But being able to go up there and be one of the players that has been lucky enough to lift the trophy, puts it into another stratosphere.

"The manager's team talk before the game was brilliant. He said this was the time we had to go out and become champions."