No Andre Onana and no problem. Tom Heaton, in his 38th year, pinged the ball with the precision of The Open leader at Hoylake and seconds later Manchester United were ahead.
A goal in an exhibition match was still celebrated jubilantly by Erik ten Hag. "Tom!" he shouted from the touchline, shielding the sun from his eyes to acknowledge Heaton.
A delighted Heaton heard him. Onana was not listed in the squad in New Jersey and nor was Dean Henderson, once the heir apparent to David de Gea, as both are not match-fit.
Heaton's willingness to evolve as he nears his 40th birthday would suggest the days of errant distribution from a United 'keeper are over.
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