Brown in team despite bereavement

Wes Brown was named in the Manchester United side to face Orlando Pirates in South Africa this evening despite a family bereavement.

Brown in team despite bereavement
Tue, 22 Jul, 2008 - 19:51

Wes Brown was named in the Manchester United side to face Orlando Pirates in South Africa this evening despite a family bereavement.

The England defender is scheduled to return home tomorrow following the death of his pregnant half sister.

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