The game starts at 17:00 BST and is the latest part of the pre-season preparation for the boys, who have been away in Austria at a training camp, with the possibility of a couple of older players who have just moved into the Under-23s also being involved. Last year, the Reds played in a similar fixture, beating Northern Ireland 1-0 thanks to a goal by Nishan Burkart. Midfielder Ethan Galbraith missed the match in his homeland in 2017 but is relishing the prospect of turning out for the Reds, following a stunning end to last season.
“It’s very special for me, coming from Belfast, to be playing for Manchester United,” he told MUTV.