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Evra emotional on return to Old Trafford

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra was filled with emotion after returning to Old Trafford to play 90 minutes in Michael Carrick’s testimonial match on Sunday.

Evra joined the Reds from Monaco in 2006 and spent nine hugely successful seasons at the Theatre of Dreams before leaving for Juventus in 2014.

The 36-year-old is now plying his trade in Ligue 1 with French side Marseille, but took time out of his post-season recovery to take part in Carrick’s testimonial match and help a United 2008 side draw 2-2 with an All-Star XI.

The left-back was visibly delighted to be back in a red shirt, saying in his post-match interviews with MUTV and ITV: "It's amazing [to be back].