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Video: Louis van Gaal accidentally calls Chris Smalling "Mike" in press conference

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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal accidentally calls Chris Smalling "Mike" during a press conference in California.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal suffered an embarrassing blunder when he called defender Chris Smalling "Mike" during a press conference in California on Monday.

The Dutchman sat alongside his player to address the media prior to tonight's pre-season friendly against San Jose Earthquakes.

While discussing club captain Wayne Rooney, Van Gaal also mentioned vice-captain Michael Carrick and last season's third skipper "Mike" Smalling.

A reporter decided to correct the 63-year-old, while Smalling laughed off the blunder.

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