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Heaton: Betis game provided learning points

United were narrowly beaten 1-0 by the La Liga side in the second friendly of our trip to Spain, following Wednesday's 4-2 reverse to Cadiz.

Although neither of those results went our way, the games served as important preparation for Erik ten Hag’s side as we get set for the restart of the campaign later this month.

Speaking after Saturday’s meeting with Betis, Heaton explained the benefits of the camp, at least one of which was personal - getting more minutes on the pitch.

“I had a little knock just before the [World Cup] break,” Heaton admitted, before telling MUTV’s Ben Ibson and Danny Webber that he regained fitness and then had some time away.