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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men begin preparations for new campaign at Perth Stadium in Australia
Wantaway midfielder Paul Pogba was named to the bench for the friendly's first friendly match against Manchester Glory on Saturday.
The Frenchman was strongly badociated with a retirement from Old Trafford this summer after publicly expressing his desire for a "new challenge" last month.
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The future of Pogbas is a constant source of speculation
His agent, Mino Raiola, also confirmed the wish of the 26-year-old to leave despite the interest of Real Madrid and Juventus.
However, Pogba traveled to Australia with the rest of the team for their pre-season tour.
Romelu Lukaku has also joined his teammates as speculation continues to hover over his future.
The Belgian striker was tipped to join Inter Milan this summer after learning that he would not be the first choice at Man United.
He will not play any role in the friendly match at Perth Stadium following a blow in practice.
Meanwhile, Dan James will play his first match for Man United after joining Swansea for £ 18 million last month.
Aged 21, Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial are at the forefront, while Solskjaer opts for a mix of youth and experience.
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Wan-Bissaka has joined Crystal Palace for £ 50 million
The club's second summer rookie, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, begins on the bench, with Diogo Dalot preferred at the back.
Confirmed XI
Man United: Romero, Dalot, Tuanzebe, Jones, Young, Andreas, Matic, Chong, Lingard, James, Martial.
Subs: From Gea, J. Pereira, Rojo, Shaw, Smalling, Wan-Bissaka, Garner, Gomes, Mata, McTominay, Pogba, Greenwood, Rashford.
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