He then came on as a 66th-minute substitute for Jonny Evans in a match against Portsmouth in Nigeria the following day, before then coming on for Wes Brown at half-time in a friendly against Peterborough United on 4 August.
In the 66th minute, he entered as a substitute for Jonny Evans during a match against Portsmouth. Later, he took the place of Wes Brown at halftime in a friendly match with Peterborough United on August 4.