Manchester United fans make Premier League title point as Jonny Evans named in squad vs Lyon

Manchester United supporters were shocked to see Jonny Evans in the squad to face Lyon after the experienced defender signed a short-term deal with his former club.

Evans had been spotted at Carrington this week and has been training with United, following his release from Leicester City. The 35-year-old is on the lookout for a new permanent club and has been linked with a move to Everton.

In the meantime, the centre-back has been involved in training with the under-21s and first team as he builds up his fitness during pre-season. But his inclusion in the squad travelling to Edinburgh came as a surprise.

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The club confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that the Northern Ireland international will feature at Murrayfield before heading to the United States, where he will join the youth side facing Wrexham in San Diego on July 26.

Ten Hag named a similar squad to that which faced Leeds United last week, with none of the 15 international players who returned over the weekend featuring.

Goalkeepers: Nathan Bishop, Elyh Harrison, Matej Kovar.

Defenders: Jonny Evans,Alvaro Fernandez, Will Fish, Marc Jurado, Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Brandon Williams.

Midfielders: Fred, Dan Gore, Hannibal, Isak Hansen-Aaroen, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Donny van de Beek.

Forwards: Amad, Antony, Noam Emeran, Omari Forson, Joe Hugill, Jadon Sancho.