Carlos Queiroz says Uniteds players cannot wait to start their
defence of the Premier League crown as he watched a Reds XI side
comfortably see off Glentoran on Wednesday.
Nani, Patrice Evra and Fraizer Campbell scored for the Reds in
Northern Ireland, whilst, simultaneously, Chris Eagles, Ryan Giggs
and a Wayne Rooney double gave a Mike Phelan-led United team
victory over Dunfermline.
There is no doubt that the boys are ready, Carlos told Sky
Sports. Everybody is excited about the start of the new season and
ready to face the challenge of this championship.
It was very nice to see some of the football we played [against
Glentoran], he added. The players took it seriously and we played
with a lot pace.
Nani, in particular, impressed against the Irish Premier League
team, as did youngsters Campbell and Lee Martin.
It was good to see the attacking combinations of our players, and
we scored three beautiful goals, said Carlos. Everyone was pleased
with the performance.
Anderson is a little bit light after his recent injury, but its
coming for him. We believe in 15 days or so he will be fully
ready.
Nemanja Vidic, who suffered a cut above his eye following an aerial
challenge, had a couple of stitches in the wound, but Queiroz says
it will not prevent the Serbian centre-back from starting alongside
Rio Ferdinand against Reading on Sunday.