Alex Ferguson criticises the FA's treatment of Manchester United

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has accused the Football Association of poor treatment towards the Premier League champions.

The claim comes after eight Red Devils players were called up for international duty.

"The FA may realise who has produced more players for their country than any club in the world,” BBC Sport quotes Ferguson as saying.

"Maybe they will realise how important we are to England instead of treating us like s***."

The 69-year-old served a five-match touchline ban last season after breaching FA rules.