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Team News: Shinji Kagawa continues for Manchester United

Team News: Kagawa continues for Man United
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Shinji Kagawa takes on an attacking midfield role for Manchester United's pre-season encounter against Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua.

Japanese international Shinji Kagawa will start in an attacking midfield role during Manchester United's pre-season friendly against Shanghai Shenhua this afternoon.

The 23-year-old will offer support to Federico Macheda, who has been selected as a lone striker.

Elsewhere, Michael Carrick will play alongside Rio Ferdinand in defence, while summer signing from Crewe Alexandra Nick Powell has been handed a role in the midfield.

Former Chelsea duo Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka have not been included in the Shenhua lineup.

Man United: Lindegaard; Veseli, Ferdinand, Carrick, Brady; Valencia, Powell, Petrucci, Anderson; Kagawa; Macheda

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