France and Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has revealed he has been warned by club boss Sir Alex Ferguson not to return next week if he ruins Scotland's chances of qualifying for Euro 2008.
Evra is set to feature for his country in their Group B clash against Italy on Saturday before taking on Ferguson's native Scotland at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday.
Ferguson rarely likes to see his players on a losing team, but the Scot would gladly see Evra and his French team-mates defeated next week.
"I had a chat with Sir Alex just before I left for France about the qualifying games," Evra told the Daily Record.
"He wished me all the best, told me to go out there and do myself proud but then left me with one final message.
"He said, 'Don't dare beat Scotland. I don't want you to come back here if you do'.
"We then had a little joke about the game but I get the feeling I can't win. If I come back having won the game he won't be happy but if I lose he will wind me up."
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