Vincent Lai rates the Man United players as they demolished Hangzhou Greentown 8-2 at the Huanglong Sporting Center.

Starting XI

Edwin Van der Sar - 7

Hardly troubled, made one good save from a Otto low shot.

Fabio - 7

Chased back well and shackled the Greentown left flank.

Patrice Evra - 7

Defended well and almost scored on the other end, hitting the post three times!

Jonny Evans - 7

Didn't have much to do. Missed a chance to score from a corner.

Rio Ferdinand - 7

A routine day in the office for the classy defender.

Zoran Tosic - 8

Tosic may not be the next Ronaldo, but he looks like the next Nedved, showing great technique on the left flank and dancing his way to a great individual goal.

Nani - 9

Though it was against mediocre competition, made a case as a candidate to replace Cristiano Ronaldo, playing some part in every single goal in his time on the pitch.

Darren Fletcher - 7

Worked hard to keep the shape of United's midfield.

Paul Scholes - 7

Had a pedestrian run-out.

Michael Owen -9

Looks rejuvenated with Manchester United. Grabbed two goals that showed his class as a predatory striker.

Dimitar Berbatov - 8

Show deft touches and technique as he linked up play well for the English champions. Scored a sitter off a pass from Nani.

Subs

Ben Foster - 6

Could not be blamed for both goals, but should have made a world class save or two to show he could be the next England No. 1.

Wes Brown - 6

A cosy run-out for the defender.

Darron Gibson - 7

Showed glimpses of potential as he ran tirelessly, hustling for the ball and pressuring the opposition.

Anderson - 7

Added a touch of class after substituting Nani.

Ryan Giggs - 10

The veteran winger showed the youngsters how it's done, grabbing a second-half hat-trick in half an hour.

Wayne Rooney - 6

Ran and ran and ran, but didn't score. Conceded the first goal after he was out-jumped for the ball from a corner.

Park Ji-Sung - 7

Did his usual thing: Played 100% and managed to break down Greentown's defence.

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