David Moyes set for first match in charge of Manchester United in Bangkok

Manchester United manager David Moyes is looking forward to his first match in charge when the Red Devils take on the Singha All Stars at a sell-out Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok on Saturday.

Rio Ferdinand spoke highly of Moyes' work so far, confirming the new regime, which also includes his former team-mate Phil Neville, has been well received in the United dressing room. "It is too early to compare but the intensity of training has gone up," he said. "The players want to impress the new coaching staff because we want to be in the starting XI come the first game of the season. "Training has been very hard but very fair. The lads are enjoying it. There is an edge to all the new things we are doing." With not just Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie missing, but also Shinji Kagawa and Javier Hernandez, who played in the recent Confederations Cup for Japan and Mexico respectively, the only orthodox striker at Moyes' disposal is Danny Welbeck. It should be the start of a long season for the England man, which it is hoped will end at the World Cup final. United fans will hope he increases his goals output significantly though, having found the net just twice in all competitions last term. "I have only seen Danny for a short time but I have been impressed," said Moyes. "He looks a very good player. A lot of things he has done have been excellent and if we can add some goals to his tally last year it will make a big difference. "But what I have seen so far he is an exciting player and someone I am looking forward to working with."