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Hernandez to take No14 Chicharito Man Utd shirt

Javier Hernandez will get around in a Manchester United shirt this season with his nickname 'Chicharito' across his back.

The Mexican striker enjoyed an impressive World Cup, with goals against France and Argentina, and he was also clocked as the fastest player of the tournament.

Hernandez, 22, was timed at running a top speed of 19.97 mph, which compares with Usain Bolt's average of 23 mph when he won Gold at the 2008 Olympics.

And United fans will see the speedy striker wearing the number 14 shirt next season, complete with his nickname - translated as 'Little Pea' next season.

The nickname stems from 'Big Pea' the name given to Hernandez's father, Hernandez Snr, because of his green eyes.

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