Luke Shaw says he's ready for a first team return at Manchester United.

Shaw has declared himself fit and ready to make a first-team return at Jose Mourinho's request, after a successful comeback from injury with United's Under-23s on Monday.

The 22-year-old left-back had not played in any sort of match since damaging ligaments versus Swansea City at Old Trafford last April, but he gladly made his return to action at Leigh Sports Village as Ricky Sbragia's youngsters secured a 1-1 draw, coincidentally against the Swans' youth side.

“I'm feeling really good and I only push on from here," a smiling Shaw told MUTV after the final whistle. “I'm looking for the first-team spot now, I'm going to keep pushing, and when the manager needs me I'm going to be ready. Whenever that is, I'm really looking forward to it. I'd rather it was sooner rather than later, but I'm feeling good and whenever I'm called upon, I'm ready.

“I was very happy to get an hour tonight – it was very important for me and for Ashley to get the minutes after the rehab we've had. It was a very positive 60 minutes – me and Ash both feel good. I feel very good and hopefully I can push on now, keep myself fit and get stronger and stronger."