Five Man Utd players in international friendly action | 27 March 2026

In the meantime, Marcus Rashford – on mortgage at Barcelona from United – performed 69 minutes from the beginning and linked up nicely with Tottenham’s Djed Spence down the left, whereas he was in direct opposition with a former United team-mate in Uruguay right-back Guillermo Varela.

One other ex-United man Facundo Pellistri – whose final look for the Reds additionally got here at Wembley within the 2024 Neighborhood Protect – was launched as a second-half sub for Uruguay, who’re coached by former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa.

Manuel Ugarte began for the South Individuals – who, like England, have certified for this summer season’s World Cup – and was the topic of one of many sport’s essential speaking factors.

Our no.25 was booked for a late problem on Cole Palmer within the second half and appeared to obtain a second yellow card within the aftermath of White’s objective. However amid some confusion, it didn’t lead to him being despatched off, earlier than the midfielder was substituted on 88 minutes. It was later reported that the primary yellow card was really meant for team-mate Jose Maria Gimenez and the second was rescinded by German referee Sven Jablonski.