Gains International Action For Manchester United

Manchester united launch earlier this season with a 3-1 victory over Chelsea in Community Shield competition. Now Manchester United are preparing to face Newcastle United, August 16, 2010.

Alex Ferguson had questioned the schedule of international matches at the beginning of this season. But Manchester United manager was still felt to benefit from friendly matches.

Ferguson had questioned the schedule of international matches to be held before the season's first start. But Fergie still feel the benefit for his players, especially for Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen who was called by Fabio Capello to face Hungary at Wembley stadiuon, Wednesday (8/11/2010) as well as Park Ji-sung, South Korean players origin.

"I do not think anyone can understand why we get the international game before the season starts. But we got the luck of it," Fergie said as quoted by Sky Sports.

Fergie admitted pleased with the performance of Rooney, Owen and Park is getting closer to readiness. Yet the international schedule provides opportunities for players to be better prepared.