Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says skipper Gary Neville is close to a first team return.
The United captain has missed the 58 matches since then with a string of ankle and calf problems that raised doubts about his long-term future, but after emerging from two reserve-team matches unscathed, the player is on the verge of a return.
"I think you will find that he is involved in the team quite soon," Ferguson said.