Manchester United boosted by the return of four players ahead of Man City fixture

Captain Bruno Fernandes was among a cluster of Manchester United players to report back to Carrington for pre-season training on Friday morning.

Returns have been staggered this pre-season because of the European Championship and Copa America taking place over the summer. Those who participated in either tournament were entitled to three weeks off.

Fernandes was joined in returning to the club's training complex by goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, Portuguese compatriot Diogo Dalot and winger Alejandro Garnacho. The quartet's return has been overseen by Steve McClaren, who will soon leave United to take over as Jamaica's new head coach.

Fernandes and Dalot helped Portugal reach the quarter-finals of the European Championship in Germany, exiting the competition at the hands of France via a penalty shootout. Fernandes started four of Portugal's five matches and Dalot two.

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Bayindir, who joined United from Fenerbahce last summer, struggled for opportunities at the tournament, starting just once for Turkey - in a 3-0 defeat to Portugal - as they enjoyed an impressive run to the quarter-finals.

Garnacho, meanwhile, helped Argentina clinch a second successive Copa America title as they beat Colombia 1-0 in the final. The 20-year-old featured in one match, starting their 2-0 win over Peru in their final group game.

Each of the quartet will now prepare for next weekend's Community Shield clash with Manchester City at Wembley, where United will be targeting another trophy at their neighbours' expense. United beat City 2-1 in the FA Cup final in May.

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