Fletcher fit and leading United rehabilitation

After three years of pain and frustration, Darren Fletcher’s road to recovery finally appears to be nearing its end.

Fletcher captained Manchester United to their fourth and most impressive pre-season win on Saturday when they defeated Real Madrid 3-1 at Michigan Stadium in front of 109,318 spectators.

With all the focus being on Louis van Gaal, the story of Fletcher’s return to the first team has flown under the radar over the last fortnight.