Darren Fletcher followed Erik ten Hag orders for Manchester United Legends vs Liverpool FC

For most of the 'legends' on show at Anfield on Saturday, it was a chance to relive memories, to put on the Manchester United or Liverpool kits one more time and reminisce about their years at their respective clubs.

But while most players were back in the bosom of once familiar dressing rooms, Darren Fletcher was wearing the crest of the club he still represents. The Scot is still a very visible figure at Old Trafford as technical director and if some of the other players involved in this charity fixture had grown a sense of detachment from their former clubs, Fletcher certainly hasn't.

The Scot was one of the youngest players on the pitch at 38 and certainly one of the sharpest. His exact role has often been questioned but maybe the time he's spent on the training pitches at Carrington was to prepare him for this. Friendly or not, no United employee wants to be on the losing side at Anfield.

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Having fielded a weak team of legends back in May at Old Trafford for the reverse fixture, United had a stronger line-up at Anfield, although it was one that lacked depth and was always going to struggle for fitness as the afternoon wore on.

After that 3-1 defeat to Liverpool four months ago Patrice Evra, another player who wears his heart on his sleeve in a Champions League final or a charity kickabout, called on United's absent legends. There was a better roll call on show on Merseyside.

Dimitar Berbatov did play in that first game and he was as silky this time as he was then. With Fletcher and Michael Carrick in midfield United were bolstered with some class.

The slower pace was perfect for Carrick, who was given time on the ball to display his range of passing. If