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Howard Webb reveals Man United penalty decision he wishes he could take back

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Former Premier League referee Howard Webb avoids heated conversation with Tottenham players in a past match [COURTESY]

Former Premier League referee Howard Webb has lifted the lid on the one decision he made which he wishes he could reverse.

Webb is widely considered one of the best referees of the 21st century and officiated the 2010 World Cup final - where he infamously failed to send off Nigel de Jong for leading with his studs into Xabi Alonso's chest.

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