Despite having five full internationals on show, young Italian striker Guiseppe Rossi was the hero of Ricky Sbragia's Second-String as they recorded a narrow 1-0 victory over Everton.

Sir Alex Ferguson promised to ring in the changes for Saturday's Premiership clash with Norwich following their half-baked goalless draw with Blackburn Rovers.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to get the axe up-front and make way for Alan Smith, who started upfront at Haig Avenue, Southport. Roy Carroll, Phil Neville, Liam Miller, David Bellion and Kleberson were also included in the starting eleven.

Everton could have broke the deadlock after a mere 50 seconds as Bjarni Vidarsson teed-up James Vaughan. Roy Carroll held onto the shot to save his side's blushes.

United responded with two decent chances later in the half. Kleberson came close with a zipping volley while David Bellion directed a shot straight at goalkeeper Richard Wright.

Liam Miller's corner was met by the head of Alan Smith with 10 minutes left in the half as United grew frustrated.

Their break came minutes after the re-start as Rossi won and converted a penalty. Rossi could have doubled his side's advantage later on in the game.

Final Score: Everton Reserves 0 - 1 Manchester Untied Reserves

Manchester United: Carroll, McShane (Jones, 46), Eckersley, Pique, Spector, Miller, Kleberson, Bellion, P Neville. Smith, Rossi