Man Utd must prove Euro credentials: Van Gaal

Manchester United must prove they merit a place in the Champions League last 16 by beating Wolfsburg in their crucial group tie, says boss Louis van Gaal.

The Red Devils will qualify with a win in Tuesday`s final Group B game, or if PSV Eindhoven lose to CSKA Moscow.

But PSV will advance if they better United`s result in Germany.

"It is very important for the club to continue in the Champions League," said Van Gaal. "We can`t rely on the result of the other game."

United are aiming to reach the knockout phase in their first appearance back in the Champions League since failing to qualify for European competition under David Moyes in 2013-14.

After losing their opening tie at PSV, Van Gaal`s side have won two and drawn two to leave their last-16 fate in their own hands.

Goals from Juan Mata and Chris Smalling helped them come from behind to beat Wolfsburg 2-1 in the reverse fixture.

"You have to prove yourselves, as a club, as a team and as players," added Van Gaal, who won the competition with Ajax in 1995.

United, who are three-time European champions, will drop into the Europa League if they finish third behind Wolfsburg and PSV. -BBC