Manchester United vs Wrexham LIVE: updates, kick-off time, confirmed squad and how to follow

United take on Wrexham in their opening pre-season game of the summer and here are how our writers think they should line up:

Tyrone Marshall

The truth is United will probably pick two teams in Helsinki, with both getting 45 minutes, but who plays with who and what we can read into that will be interesting. It also makes sense to try and keep a mix of youth and experience.

Given Vitek is going to leave there doesn’t seem much point in starting him, so I would go with Heaton in goal. Kamason and Amass can start at full-backs alongside a more experienced central defence of Maguire and Yoro.

It would be good to see Santos from the start alongside one of the youngsters. I’d opt for Tyler Fletcher given he appears to be the most advanced of them.

In attack, Dorgu can start on the left and Mbeumo on the right, allowing Chido Obi to play through the middle.

Steven Railston

The headline for today’s game will be Santos’ involvement after his transfer from Chelsea. It will be fascinating to get a glimpse of him in action, and he should be supported by Collyer and Mount in midfield.

I’d give Kamason a chance to show what we can do at right-back. He enjoyed a brilliant 2024/25, but his momentum was halted by an injury last term and hopefully he can return to the levels he showed previously.

Lacey is a really exciting prospect, and coaches believe he can contribute to the senior squad this season. Wheatley may have been forgotten about by some, but he has all the ingredients to be a top striker and should be given a start down the middle.