He made a move to Manchester United in September 2007, and quickly moved up the ranks -- starting outin the under-18 side, before progressing to the senior reserve team.
Boulahrouz - back in the side after six weeks out with a knee injury - was soon joining Marshall back in the treatment rooms though after dislocating his shoulder when defending a corner.
Mohammed Ashraful top-scored with 58 in his side's all-out total of 231 and by the close, Essex had replied with 83-2 - John Maunders hitting an unbeaten 54.