MANCHESTER United players paid a touching tribute to tragic Worcestershire team-mate Jimmy Davis, after their FA Cup final victory on Saturday.

The rising football star from Redditch was killed in a car crash last August, and as United made their way to collect their medals and the trophy the players wore his name and squad number as tribute.

Speaking after their 3-0 win against Milwall, manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who attended Davis' funeral, said it was captain Roy Keane's decision to wear the shirts as a mark of respect to the United and England youngster.

"It was done out of respect for Jimmy and his family because he was a terrific kid," said Sir Alex.

"I know his family has found it difficult since the accident and we wanted to let them know that we still remember him."

The 21-year-old player was on loan to Watford when he was killed in a car accident on the M40 near Banbury.

An inquest heard he had died instantly from severe head injuries after his BMW ploughed into the back of a lorry in the early hours of Saturday, August 9.

He had been around twice the drink-drive limit and was seen travelling at high speeds of between 100-120mph on the M40 prior to the collision.

Around 500 people attended his funeral in Redditch last year, including players such as David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Paul Scholes and Roy Keane.

His team-mates from Watford and Swindon clubs - where he had been on loan - also attended, and a wreath from Sir Elton John was among dozens of floral tributes.

Sir Alex described Davis as "a player with real potential and great promise".

He joined United as a trainee in 1999 and made his first team debut in 2001 in the Worthington Cup against Arsenal.

Davis had appeared at all levels for his country from under-15 upwards.