‘TOMMO’ AND MCCRACKEN MISS HELMOND MATCH

United were likely to be without at least two players when the Dutch tour continued on Wednesday evening against Helmond Sport. Steven Thompson has been feeling the knock he picked up in the win over Dordrecht on Sunday and David McCracken, who impressed in that one, has a groin strain and was unlikely to be risked by Manager Alex Smith. On the plus side, Stephen Wright and Jamie Buchan were both expected to be available for selection. Minor injuries apart, Alex has been delighted with the players' performance in training this week at the impressive Dutch national training centre in Papendal near Arnhem.