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David Moyes has outlined his blueprint for success at Manchester United - and admitted his first task is to earn the respect and

Moyes officially takes over from Sir Alex Ferguson at United on July 1 but has already begun work behind the scenes to establish his authority and autonomy at Old Trafford.

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at the end of last season after 26 years in charge at United and Moyes faces the unenviable task of maintaining the two decades of unprecedented success the club enjoyed under the 71-year-old.

In a speech in New York to an exclusive audience of 300 top coaches and sporting directors from all over the world, Moyes revealed the managerial principles that he believes can sustain Ferguson's success at United.

As well as admitting he must win over the squad he has inherited from Ferguson, Moyes insisted he will accept nothing less than total commitment, seven days a week, from

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The 50-year-old former Everton boss told his new players they must be self-disciplined and admitted his United reign, like those of managers at every club, could ultimately be determined by the players he buys and sells.

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"You have to earn your stars when dealing with players," said Moyes.

"It's up to you to show what you've got.

"If you want to work for me you need to be able to work seven days a week. I need to know my staff will give me that effort.

"Discipline has to come from within for players. And I'm a great believer in giving young players opportunities.

"Developing players mentally is very important, but it needs to fit with what the players want."

Moyes is looking to bring

to United, and is likely to jettison several members of the squad he inherited from Ferguson, to freshen up his personnel.

But Moyes acknowledged that a manager can stand or fall by the transfer decisions he makes, underlining how crucial it is to get things right when buying and selling.

"You have to keep your eye on what the industry is doing - what's new," said Moyes.

"And your recruiting as a manager can determine whether you keep your job.

"Everton needed a new direction when I came in and, as a coach, you have to find ways you can keep developing.

Moyes also suggested he will need to emulate Ferguson in having total control of the football side at United, claiming boards and directors do not always know best.

"It's a great honour to be appointed at Manchester United," said Moyes.

"[But] don't assume your board of directors always have the answers. You need to influence [as a manager or coach]."