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Sir Alex Ferguson reveals he got players to tell him about their family history before using it to inspire them to perform at Manchester United as he reflects on his trophy-laden Old Trafford reign in new documentary

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed how he used family pride to inspire his Manchester United players in a new documentary on the legendary manager's reign at Old Trafford.

A trailer for the documentary, Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In, sees the Scot, talk about the importance of upbringing and identity.

Ferguson says he used themes that would have an impact on his stars and recalls talking about miners and shipyard workers, as well as asking players what their grandparents did for a living.

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed how he used to use family pride to inspire his Manchester United players in a new documentary on his Old Trafford reign
Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In will be in cinemas from May 27 and available on Amazon Prime from May 29

Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In will be in cinemas from May 27 and available on Amazon Prime from May 29

'I used to lie in bed thinking about themes where I could address the players that would make an impact on them,' Ferguson says in a clip from the film.