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Man United's preparations for the new season got underway on Monday
Members of the squad who weren't involved in internationals returned

Published: 19:52 EDT, 8 July 2024 | Updated: 20:12 EDT, 8 July 2024

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Marcus Rashford's preparations for the new season are underway as he and some of his Man United team-mates returned to Carrington for their first training session after the summer break on Monday.

Red Devils stars who were not involved in international tournaments were pictured back at United's training complex as they underwent a light workout on the first day of pre-season.

Rashford was joined by the likes of Andre Onana, Casemiro and Aaron Wan-Bissaka as attention turned to the upcoming campaign.

Rashford was one of the surprise omissions from Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 squad after a disappointing campaign.

The forward failed to reach the heights of the previous season as he managed just eight goals while his behaviour off the pitch only further damaged his reputation at the club.

Marcus Rashford returned to Carrington for the first day of pre-season on Monday

Rashford posed for a picture with goalkeeper Andre Onana before the players hit the gym

The Englishman hit the headlines after missing training following a night out in Belfast.

The 26-year-old was left out of the squad for the game that followed as was heavily criticised by fans and in the media.

He has had to watch his three Lions team-mates reach the semi-finals in Germany from home but looked in good spirits as he arrived at Carrington on Monday morning.

The English forward got straight back down to work after enjoying a summer break

Ruud van Nistelrooy was also present at the session ahead of starting work as part of Erik ten Hag's new backroom staff.

The club have yet to confirm the appointments of assistant managers Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake, and goalkeeper coach Jelle ten Rouwelaar, as the three Dutchmen wait for their visas to be granted.

But Van Nistelrooy, Hake and Ten Rouwelaar were all at the Carrington training ground on Monday morning when United’s first non-international players reported back.

Ruud van Nistelrooy gave a thumbs up as he returned to his hotel after Monday's session

Former United striker Van Nistelerooy, 48, turned down the Burnley job to return to his old club, having previously led PSV Eindhoven to second place in the Eredivisie and victory in the Dutch Cup.

Van Nistelrooy, who was pictured returning to his hotel later in the day, returns to the club where he scored 150 goals across a five-year spell after impressing across his senior coaching career, including at PSV.

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