Luke Shaw nearing first Man Utd appearance since FEBRUARY after making return to first-team training following injury

The England international has not played for the Red Devils since suffering a hamstring injury in February and a calf problem from the summer. Now, the 29-year-old has been pictured in United training as he closes in on a long-awaited first-team return.

Shaw has played just 15 times for United since the start of the 2023/24 season, something that has been keenly felt by the Premier League giants. If he is able to play for the Red Devils soon, that will be a big boost to incoming manager Ruben Amorim.

United's interim boss, Ruud van Nistelrooy, said on Friday that the club's injury problems are starting to ease.

"Christian [Eriksen] played 30 minutes and Mason [Mount] also played (in the 2-0 Europa League win over PAOK on Thursday)," he said. "It's beneficial for us and I'm happy that they're back. For the long-term absentees like Luke [Shaw] and Leny [Yoro] they are on the pitch with us."

While it remains to be seen when Shaw will be able to play for United again, his side host Leicester City at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon in a battle between 13th and 15th in the Premier League respectively.