Rio Ferdinand has been named in the Manchester United team which plays Latics tonight at Stalybridge in the Manchester Senior Cup, kick off 7.30pm.

The England captain will be making his first appearance since being injured in the first England training session after their arrival in South Africa for the World Cup.

Another England defender, Wes Brown is also in the team while his brother Reece is one of the Reds' substitutes.

The United team also includes Brazilian international Anderson, Italian Federico Macheda and Richie de Laet.

Team: Devlin, W Brown, Gill, Wootton, Ferdinand, de Laet, Macheda, Anderson, Cofie, Eikrem, Ajose. Subs: R Brown, Coll, Tunnicliffe, Lingard.

Latics point out that as it is a cup match it is pay on the turnstiles for all fans. The prices are £4 for adults, and £2 for over-65s and under-16s.