Manchester United vs Athletic Bilbao LIVE early team news and stream details as squad pictured

Manchester United will put the finishing touches to their pre-season preparations when they face Basque outfit Athletic Bilbao at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin this afternoon, kick-off 4pm.

United, who are scheduled to get their 2023/24 Premier League campaign up and running at home to Wolves next Monday evening, are expected to field a much-changed team this afternoon following yesterday's triumph over RC Lens at Old Trafford. The Reds recovered from a goal down at half-time to win 3-1.

Manager Erik ten Hag fielded a starting line-up yesterday that resembled something close to what is expected to start against Wolves, meaning the XI that starts in Dublin this afternoon is poised to have a much-changed look to it. The likes of Tom Heaton, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire and Christian Eriksen are among those in with a chance of starting.

This afternoon's tussle marks United's eighth and final friendly of the summer, four of which they have won so far. They will be hoping to add another win to their tally and head into their season curtain-raiser with a spring in their step.

Follow the live blog below for all of the pre-match build-up and match updates.

With the new Premier League season fast approaching, today's match should be a final chance for United's fringe players to stake a claim for the new campaign. Erik ten Hag will already have a good idea of the side he'll use against Wolves and it would be a surprise if anyone who starts today is included in that first line-up.

Striker Rasmus Hojlund hailed the influence of United manager Erik ten Hag after completing his move to Old Trafford yesterday.

The 20-year-old, who has been snapped up from Atalanta, was introduced to the United supporters ahead of yesterday lunchtime's