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17/05/2012 15:11 Four Manchester United stars recently tried some target practice with a difference to help DHL deliver footballs to kids in Kenya. Jonny Evans, Nani, Ji-sung Park and Chris Smalling all took part in a special event at the Reds’ training ground, where they kicked 200 balls into the back of a DHL van.

11/05/2012 13:00, Report by Nick Coppack Patrice Evra has admitted that Chris Smalling’s absence from Euro 2012 is a boost for France ahead of their first tournament fixture against England. The Manchester United left-back has mixed emotions about his fellow defender’s injury because he believes it will make Les Bleus’ task easier come 11 June in Donetsk. “It’s a huge blow,” said Evra, after learning that Smalling will not be fit for Roy Hodgson’s squad.

07/05/2012 16:09, Report by Adam Marshall Antonio Valencia has added another Man of the Match accolade to his collection after playing his part in the 2-0 win over Swansea. Although starved of service in the opening exchanges, he burst into life when darting down the right to help set up the opening goal for Paul Scholes by picking out Michael Carrick in a shooting position. The winger, recalled to the side in place of Nani, was almost on the scoresheet himself in the second half but Neil Taylor blocked his shot.

Patrice Evra introduces us to Albert Morgan, kit manager, behind the scenes at Manchester United’s Trafford Training Centre, Carrington.

24/03/2012 08:36, Report by Adam Marshall Warren Joyce feels Michael Keane has earned the right to be considered a contender for the Denzil Haroun Reserves Player of the Year award. The young defender was unlucky to lose his starting place to first-teamers Phil Jones and Chris Smalling in the win over Aston Villa but still almost added to the goal he scored at Blackburn after coming on as a second-half substitute.

22/03/2012 20:44, Report by Adam Marshall United’s experienced line-up clinched a 3-1 victory over fellow table-toppers Aston Villa, who head the Southern section of the Reserves League, in an entertaining affair at Moss Lane.   The Reds fielded a strong side due to the blank week at first-team level with Tom Cleverley, Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Fabio all starting. Yet it was two of the regulars who ensured the hosts enjoyed a two-goal lead inside 11 minutes

13/03/2012 17:03 , Adam Marshall   United have an uphill task after first-leg defeat… Date, time, coverage Thursday 15 March 2012, 18:00 GMT kick-off. Live on Channel 5.

09/03/2012 00:28, Report by Adam Bostock ManUtd.com assesses how each Manchester United player performed against Athletic Club… David De Gea: The goalkeeper could fill this ratings report on his own, after his outstanding performance gave United a glimmer of hope for the second leg

08/03/2012 21:58, Report by Gemma Thompson United face a real fight to stay in the Europa League after Athletic Club left Old Trafford more than a little shell-shocked after coming away with a 3-2 victory.

29/02/2012 21:54, Report by Adam Bostock United defender Chris Smalling was taken to hospital on Wednesday night after suffering a head injury during England’s 3-2 friendly defeat to Holland. Smalling collided with Klaas Jan Huntelaar as the Dutch striker headed home his side’s second goal in as many minutes, just before the hour mark.