And perhaps Ferguson deliberately made a point by including the likes of Tomasz Kuszczak, Chris Smalling, Rafael and Federico Macheda.

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Hernandez is United's second capture for next season having reached agreement to sign defender Chris Smalling from Fulham in January.

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"We've spent a lot of time away from our families and grown closer as a squad, " centre-back Chris Smalling told BBC Sport.

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Zamora doubled the lead by heading in another Riise centre but Alexander Frei pulled one back from the spot after Chris Smalling handled.

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Chris Smalling has done incredibly well in his short spell in the time, but how Ferguson would love Vidic alongside him on Sunday.

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Van der Sar was equal to Petrov's free-kick, Johan Elmander had a shot blocked by Patrice Evra and the backline, well led by Chris Smalling, was forced to repel a wave of Bolton attacks.

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Newcastle's Carroll was one of four new picks for Fabio Capello's squad, along with Cardiff striker Jay Bothroyd, Manchester United defender Chris Smalling and Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson, who was instrumental as the Black Cats won at Chelsea.

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Hargreaves' fitness is one of the matters Ferguson will give thought to this summer as he looks to reshape a squad that has already been bolstered by the signings of Javier Hernandez and Chris Smalling, with more set to follow.

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