SCHOLES CAN'T WAIT TO START

Paul Scholes is expecting United's trip to South Africa to be difficult and a good test of his fitness.

"It's about getting fitness back," he told Pravda TV. "Whoever you play you know you're going to have to work hard. South African football is good, especially their national team, so I think they will be testing games for is."

Wes Brown, another of the United players heading to South Africa, added: "It's important getting into the roll of things. Playing these pre-season games is something that you do need to make sure you are sharp for the new season. You need to get your match fitness back and playing matches is the best way to do that. It will be a good test for us."