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Wrexham's Ollie Rathbone reflects on Man Utd reunion ahead of friendly

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Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Wrexham's Ollie Rathbone reflects on Man Utd reunion ahead of friendly

Summary

Wrexham midfielder Ollie Rathbone, who previously played for Manchester United, expressed his gratitude ahead of their match on Saturday at Helsinki's Olympic Stadium. Rathbone described the experience as a 'humbling moment' considering his years at United's academy. After overcoming an ankle injury, he contributed to Wrexham's nearly playoff-bound campaign last season. Wrexham will also compete in friendly matches against Leeds United, Liverpool, and Sunderland in the U.S. next week.

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•Rathbone considers his return to face United a humbling experience.
•He credits United's academy for his development and career.
•Wrexham is set to play United in a friendly on July 22.
•The team will travel to play several top clubs in the U.S. next week.
•Rathbone returned from injury and helped Wrexham to strong form last season.

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Wrexham midfielder Ollie Rathbone says it will be a "humbling experience" when he plays against former club Manchester United on Saturday.
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