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28/06/2011 11:00, Report by Gemma Thompson

Denis Irwin says United can expect a testing first match when they kick-off their pre-season tour of America against the New England Revolution in July.

The Reds’ legend, who will be on the trip in his role as a club ambassador, met up with Revolution coach and former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol during a visit to Boston earlier this month, and he reckons United are in for a tricky encounter.

“They may not have made the best start to the MLS campaign, but I watched them train and they look like a very fit side,” Irwin told ManUtd.com. “They’ll be in the middle of their season whereas this will be our first game so we might be a bit rusty.

“It’ll be a good match to get us up and running, and I must say the Gillette Stadium is magnificent. Boston is a real a sporting city and everyone is looking forward to the game.”

Nicol is in his tenth season at the Revolution helm and despite being away from England for over a decade, Irwin says the ex-Anfield man is still keen to get one over on his old rivals.

“Of course, he wants to beat United!” jokes Irwin. “He was at Liverpool during a very successful period and won a number of trophies.

“He knows all about the rivalry and he still follows the Premier League very closely in the States because virtually every game is shown on TV. Playing against United is definitely a challenge he’s relishing.”

More: Chicago fired up for Reds visit | Smalling excited by US return

Source : ManUtd News

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