No show from Vidic as United head off on tour

Manchester United skipper Nemanja Vidic is a surprise absentee from the club’s pre-season touring squad.

As anticipated, Robin van Persie and David de Gea both miss Saturday’s opener in Bangkok after being given additional time off following their summer international commitments, although they are due to join up in Sydney.

And, just as David Moyes predicted, injury victims Chris Smalling (foot), Ashley Young (ankle) and Nani (broken nose) were also missing due to injury.