United's Fletcher returns to action with reserves


Manchester United's Darren Flectcher (L) laughs during a training session at the Carrington complex in Manchester, northern England, September 18, 2012. REUTERS/Darren Staples

(Reuters) - Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has made a return to competitive action, playing 67 minutes for the club's under-21 team as he battles back from a chronic illness.

The 29-year-old Scotland captain announced in November 2011 that he was taking an extended break from the game after being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a bowel condition.

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