SUITABLY SATISFIED

Last updated : 18 July 2007 By Ed

Ferguson was pleased yesterday's pre-season run out in Japan.

"We started the second half with a bit of speed and we did all right. Towards the end of the game the legs went a bit. But some of the players played very well.

"Rooney and Ronaldo were both excellent. You can see the development in their game and the decision-making is getting better. We're very happy with them.

"It was understandable we tired a little in the second half after a long journey. It's 14 or 15 hours' travel so that's difficult.

"The players applied themselves well and played some good football at times. We managed to get quite a few of them a good run-out, so we're happy with that."

Owen Hargreaves and Nani missed the chance to make their United debuts through injury.

Manager Alex Ferguson said: "Owen has a bit of tendinitis in his knee.

"Nani is still suffering from the ankle injury that he picked up playing for Portugal in a European Championship game."

The pair should feature in United's game against Shenzen in Macau on Monday.