Man Utd take on Ajax in their Europa League first leg encounter tonight, with the game kicking off at 18:00 UK time. 

Sir Alex Ferguson has shown he’s ready to take the competition seriously by naming a strong side for the game. Phil Jones returns at right back after an injury lay off, while Fabio replaces the rested Evra at left back.

Nani and Tom Cleverley also return to action and join Young and Carrick in midfield, while Hernandez partners Rooney up front. Here are the confirmed line-ups.

Ajax Team

Vermeer; Anita, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Koppers; De Jong, Aissati, Eriksen; Ozbiliz, Bulykin, Sulejmani.

SUBS:  Cillessen, Boilesen, Blind, Lodeiro, Serero, Van Rhijn, Lukoki.

Man Utd Team

De Gea; Jones, Ferdinand, Evans, Fabio; Nani, Carrick, Cleverley, Young; Rooney, Hernández

SUBS: Tori Amos, Smalling, Park, Welbeck ,Scholes ,Valencia, Pogba

We’ll have video highlights from the game up shortly after the final whistle, so check back later.

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