Wayne Rooney sends message to Manchester United captain Harry Maguire

straight to your inboxThere will be plenty of intrigue when the official team sheets are distributed in the Old Trafford press box ahead of Manchester United's season opener next week.The visit of Crystal Palace will immediately bring back memories of United's dismal defeat against the same opposition early last season, and it will be a good indicator of just how far Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have come in the last 11 months.Donny van de Beek's role will take centre stage, while supporters will

straight to your inboxMason Greenwood believes Manchester United teammate Marcus Rashford has had the biggest influence on his career so far.The 18-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough season under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, netting 18 goals in all competitions to help United secure a return to the Champions League.Greenwood's impressive form led to praise from legendary England forwards Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney with Gareth Southgate rewarding his efforts with a debut call-up to the senior England

straight to your inboxHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday August 30.United legend Wayne Rooney has praised Mason Greenwood’s “rare” knack for scoring goals – but says Marcus Rashford is not a natural goalscorer.18-year-old Greenwood finished 2019/20 with ten Premier League goals, only the third player to reach that milestone when 18 or younger, and even broke into the senior England squad.“He is probably the best finisher at United already at the age of 18 and in

straight to your inboxWayne Rooney believes England manager Gareth Southgate made the wrong decision by initially selecting Manchester United defender Harry Maguire in his Nations League squad.The United captain was arrested and then found guilty of charges including resisting arrest, aggravated assault and bribery after a disturbance on the Greek island of Mykonos, though after being sentenced his legal team lodged an appeal on Wednesday, nullifying the conviction in accordance with Greek

straight to your inboxWayne Rooney would not select Phil Foden for the England squad if the European Championship tournament started tomorrow following his first call up to the senior England squad.Foden impressed for Manchester City last season but still found game time limited under Pep Guardiola.However, following the departure of David Silva to Real Sociedad, the youngster is expected to take on more responsibility in the first-team squad.

straight to your inboxWayne Rooney believes Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is not a natural goalscorer, unlike his teammate Mason Greenwood who has a "rare" knack for scoring goals.Both players were crucial for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last season with Greenwood making a huge impact in his breakthrough campaign for the Reds.The 18-year-old ended the season with ten Premier League goals, becoming only the third player to reach such a tally aged 18 or under.As a result of his impressive

straight to your inbox Gary Neville has defended Harry Maguire and insisted Manchester United will stand by their club captain after last week's incident in Mykonos. MEN Sport this week reported there is no immediate decision planned by United to strip Maguire of the captaincy, nor will any 'emergency' meeting take place about his future, contrary to reports.

MEN Sport reported back in May that Swansea were braced for approaches for Rodon, who they price at around £20million. Centre-back is not a current transfer priority for United but they have shown an interest in the Welshman, who is learning under Ryan Giggs' tutelage for his national team.

straight to your inbox Harry Maguire is fully focussed on the season with Manchester United and England following a turbulent week after an incident in Greece. The United captain was arrested and then found guilty of charges including resisting arrest, aggravated assault and bribery after a disturbance on the Greek island, though after being sentenced his legal team lodged an appeal on Wednesday, overturning the conviction in accordance with Greek law.

straight to your inboxWhen news began to break on Tuesday night that Lionel Messi had told Barcelona he wanted to leave the Nou Camp, Manchester United officials knew what was coming next.United staff were wrapped up in a much more serious drama of their own late on Tuesday, following Harry Maguire's trial in Greece, but sure as night follows day when one of the world's best footballers is on the move the name of Manchester United is never out of the conversation for long.There are far more

straight to your inboxHarry Maguire's legal team have lodged an appeal over his conviction for his involvement in an alleged fracas in Greece last week. The Manchester United captain was given a suspended prison sentence of 21 months and 10 days on Tuesday after being found guilty of assault, resisting arrest and attempted bribery following his arrest on the island of Mykonos last Thursday.

MEN Sport understands there is no immediate decision planned by United to strip Maguire of the captaincy, nor will any 'emergency' meeting take place in the coming days, contrary to reports. He was handed the captain's armband by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in January after Ashley Young's departure to Inter Milan.

straight to your inboxMaguire withdrawn from England squad Harry Maguire has been withdrawn from the England squad for September’s Nations League double-header after his conviction for assault, resisting arrest, and attempted bribery in Greece.The United defender was named in Gareth Southgate’s squad for the upcoming games against Iceland and Denmark on Tuesday at 2pm. But hours later the 27-year-old was found guilty at a trial in his absence in Greece and sentenced to 21 months and 10 days in

Manchester United captain was found guilty of misdemeanour charges including aggravated assault, resisting arrest and bribery and handed a suspended sentence at a trial on the island of Syros. It follows an incident last Thursday night on Mykonos in which Maguire was involved in a disturbance and arrested.

United sources have reiterated Maguire's legal team's claims heard in court that the player's sister, Daisy, fainted after being injected by a group of men, who provoked the United defender and his friends. The 27-year-old denies any accusations of bribery and that he ever said "do you know who I am?", as claimed by prosecutors in his trial.

straight to your inboxHarry Maguire has been withdrawn from the England squad for Nations League fixtures against Iceland and Denmark after his conviction for assault, resisting arrest, and attempted bribery in Greece. The Manchester United centre back was included in Gareth Southgate's squad when it was named at 2pm, with the Three Lions boss saying he had spoken to Maguire for his version of events.

straight to your inbox Manchester United have released a statement confirming their captain Harry Maguire intends to appeal his conviction on charges of assault, resisting arrest and attempted bribery in Greece.

straight to your inbox Gareth Southgate included Manchester United captain Harry Maguire in his latest England squad after speaking to the centre back about his arrest on the Greek island of Mykonos last week.

straight to your inboxHarry Maguire will be represented by one of Greece's top human rights lawyer at a trial on Tuesday, the BBC reports. The Manchester United captain was arrested following an altercation with police on the Greek island of Mykonos on August 21.