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.

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.

It means he will be ruled out of the final game of the tournament against either the Pirates or Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday.

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