Kirkland not ready for United game

Last updated : 18 September 2004 By Al Campbell
Kirkland completed a full ninety minutes for the reserves on Thursday night but Benitez believes Monday is too soon to give Kirkland his first start of the season.

"He played the full game but he needs more matches," said the boss of Kirkland's comeback. "He is training well and he played well for the reserves but it is too early for him on Monday. But when a manager has two good goalkeepers it is not a problem."