Smith in action as Jeffers sees red
Alan Smith stepped up his comeback with 90 minutes for Manchester United's reserve side.
The England international suffered a broken leg and dislocated ankle against Liverpool in February, which ruled him out of the World Cup, however he is now nearing a first-team comeback.
He played the full match against Blackburn, who had striker Francis Jeffers sent off for striking out at United's Ryan Shawcross.
It was just 25-year-old Smith's second competitive game, following an appearance in United's Lancashire Senior Cup victory over Preston at Deepdale, when he managed 66 minutes.
United beat Blackburn's second string thanks to an early penalty from Phil Marsh.
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