Rooney return to training

Rooney close to Man United return

As Darren Fletcher returns to United team after 10 months out, Alex Ferguson is also set to welcome back Wayne Rooney.





Manchester United managre Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed Wayne Rooney is just over a week away from returning to action after making good progress in this recovery from a severe thigh gash. Rooney suffered the injury in United's 3-2 win over Fulham on August 25 when Hugo Rodallega's studs punctured his skin and left the striker in agony as blood gushed from the deep wound. The nasty nature of the injury meant United were unsure how quickly the England striker could return. Rooney has been reportedly ready to feature ahead of schedule in United's win over Galatasaray in midweek but in the end he didn't play and Ferguson also refuted suggestions that he could face Liverpool this Sunday. However, the former Everton star has been keeping fit while out of action and will be back in training this week as he prepares for a possible return in United's clash against Tottenham next week.