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Confirmed: Wayne Rooney steps up return in Man United under 21s clash
WAYNE ROOONEY begins his comeback trail tonight for Manchester United's under 21s at Old Trafford.
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The United skipper starts for Warren Joyce's side, as does Phil Jones.
United take on Middlesbrough and Rooney makes his first appearances since February 13.
He could now be involved in United's FA Cup quarter final replay with West Ham if he comes through tonight unscathed.
Rooney is still likely to make the Euro 2016 squad despite the performances of Harry Kane and Jamie Vardy in the friendlies with Germany and Holland.
Rooney has scored 11 goals in all competitions for United this season including seven in his last eight outings.
Wayne Rooney returns to action for Manchester United's under 21 side
Man United: Johnstone; Riley, Williams, Jones, Borthwick-Jackson; McNair, Love; Redmond, Rothwell, Weir; Rooney
Subs: J. Pereira, El Fitouri, Poole, Tuanzebe, A. Pereira