Team News: Giggs, Rooney, Hernandez start for Man Utd

Giggs, Rooney, Hernandez start for Man Utd

Ryan Giggs is handed a start for Manchester United in tonight's Europa League last-16 first leg against Athletic Bilbao at Old Trafford.

The Welshman is joined by the returning Chris Smalling, who has recovered from the head injury sustained while on England duty against the Netherlands last week.

Meanwhile, Wayne Rooney and Javier Hernandez lead the attack for Sir Alex Ferguson's side.

Manchester United: De Gea; Rafael, Smalling, Evans, Evra; Young, Jones, Giggs, Park; Rooney, Hernandez Subs: Amos, Ferdinand, Anderson, Carrick, Nani, Welbeck, Fabio

Athletic Bilbao: Iraizoz; Iraola, Javi Martinez, San Jose, Aurtenetxe; Iturraspe, De Marcos, Ander Herrera, Susaeta; Llorente, Muniain Subs: Raul, Toquero, David Lopez, Koikili, Inigo Perez, Ekiza, Ibai

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