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Bruno Fernandes' captaincy pep talk sparks Manchester United comeback vs Lens

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Welcomes galore at Manchester United: the new striker is injured, the new midfielder missed an open goal and the new goalkeeper was lobbed from 40-odd yards.

And United still won. A previous United manager would have laughed off such misfortune. Erik ten Hag does not do friendlies and United's players were sufficiently jolted during the interval with Lens 1-0 up.

United scored three times within the first 15 minutes of the restart. Ten Hag's XI could feasibly remain unchanged against Wolves in United's Monday night opener.

United's approach play in attack was enterprising and Alejandro Garnacho was a worthy wingman. United's penultimate pre-season friendly will be the last for the starters as the reserves fly off to Dublin to play Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

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