Neville makes reserves comeback

Updated 09.44 Wed Feb 27 2008
Keywords: gary neville, daniel agger, sir alex ferguson, premier league, manchester united, liverpool, football, sport

Gary Neville played for an hour in Manchester United's reserve game against Liverpool as he continues his recovery from a broken ankle.

Neville has not played a competitive match since he was injured at Bolton in March and he had problems with thigh and calf muscles when he previously attempted to play for the reserves.

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Neville will be fit to play soon if he avoids further setbacks

But Sir Alex Ferguson believes Neville will be fit to play soon if he avoids further setbacks.

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger also made his comeback from injury in the reserve match.

He was wearing a new pair of boots designed to prevent him putting weight on the metatarsal bone he broke in his foot in September.

Xabi Alonso scored a penalty and Harry Kewell scored another as Liverpool's reserves won the match 2-0.

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