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Will Man Utd need new boots again? Marc Skinner claims 'everything is fine' after Women's Champions League fiasco in Norway

Marc Skinner insists Manchester United have the "boots they need" for their Champions League qualifying second leg clash with Brann. The Red Devils lost 1-0 in Norway, having mislaid the players' footwear. Staff were dispatched to a local sports shop to buy boots and shinpads ahead of the fixture but Skinner insists that his side are "ready" for the return leg.

Exclusive: Man Utd's Gabby George opens up on 'one of the hardest times' of her career, Sarina Wiegman's England advice & why representing the Red Devils makes her count her 'lucky stars'

It’s well-known at this point that despite winning back-to-back European Championship titles and reaching a World Cup final in between, England’s Lionesses have a problem at left-back. There’s a real lack of options for Sarina Wiegman in the position and shoehorning players into it hasn’t helped much either - leaving many wondering just what Gabby George has to do to get her chance.

Why Man Utd captain Maya Le Tissier is ‘same ilk’ as Lionesses hero Lucy Bronze after being unaware of notable Red Devils landmark

Marc Skinner has explained why Manchester United captain Maya Le Tissier is the “same ilk of a player” as fellow Lionesses hero Lucy Bronze. The Red Devils’ no-nonsense skipper was unaware that she reached a notable personal landmark in a WSL clash with the London City Lionesses that saw her find the target from the penalty spot in a crushing 5-1 victory.

'Celebrating like they've won the tie!' – Man Utd boss Marc Skinner hits out at Brann with 'come back to Leigh' warning for Women's Champions League second leg

Manchester United's hopes of reaching the Women's Champions League league phase suffered a blow after a narrow defeat in Norway, but manager Marc Skinner has fired back at Brann's celebrations. The Red Devils dominated large spells of the game but were undone late on, leaving them with everything to do in next week's decisive second leg at Leigh Sports Village.