Hargreaves: No rivalry in squad

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Blues skipper John Terry missed a crucial penalty in the shoot-out which the Red Devils capitalised on to become European champions, but Hargreaves insists those involved need to put the game behind them and is adamant there is no bad feeling between the players.

Ahead of Wednesday's friendly against USA at Wembley, Hargreaves said: "Man United players are on a high and Chelsea players are disappointed but we are professional enough to put that aside. The final has gone, we are a team now and we are focused on the game, not a game that happened a week ago.

"There are winners across the board - Chelsea have had a successful few years so they know how to win things. Winning breeds confidence, success breaks confidence, so it is positive for the whole squad.

"There is a great amount of mutual respect. Both teams really gave it a go and went for it."

Hargreaves believes Terry in particular will have no problems putting the disappointment of his Champions League final penalty miss behind him.

The Manchester United player explained at a press conference: "I think he will learn a lot from the moment and will come back even stronger. He is a fabulous leader - just because you miss a penalty doesn't change anything about you as a footballer and a person."

The former Bayern Munich player also backed his United team-mate Rio Ferdinand for the England captaincy.

Ferdinand led England in their last game against France in March and Hargreaves believes the central defender is a top candidate for the permanent role.

He said: "There are a lot of individuals who could be captain but I think Rio has been the most consistent player in England this season and he epitomises everything we did. I think he would be a fantastic captain."