Heinze Returns in Wrexham Victory

By David Hobbs
August 3 2005

Gabriel Heinze inspired a youthful Manchester United XI to a 3-1 victory over Wrexham in a Kevin Russell testimonial match as the Red Devils continue with their successful pre-season.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has reiterated his intentions to stay at Old Trafford despite tempting links to La Liga giants Barcelona and Real

United were mostly victorious during their recent tour of Asia, picking up three victories in the four games against Hong Kong National Team, Beijing Hyundai, Kashima Antlers - who United lost to and Urawa Red Diamonds.

Player of the Year Gabriel was omitted from the touring squad due to commitments with Argentina in the summer but made a successful comeback along with skipper Phil Neville, Liam Miller, Kleberson and Giuseppe Rossi.

Rossi, Liam Miller and Fraizer Campbell completed the victory despite a minor setback from Danny Williams. Italian youngster Rossi opened the scoring with a fine shot before Liam Miller doubled the lead witha simple tap-in after fantastic work from Kenny Cooper.

Danny Williams pulled a goal back before the interval but subsitute Fraizer Campbell rounded off the scoring late on.

Final Score: Wrexham 1 - 3 Manchester United:
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Starting XI: Steele; Phil Neville, Bardsley, Pique, Heinze; Heath, Miller, Jones, Kleberson; Rossi, Cooper.

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