Sources: Rooney set to return from injury against Everton
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United applauds the crowd after victory in the UEFA Champions League Group B match between Manchester United FC and VfL Wolfsburg at Old Trafford on September 30, 2015 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is set to return from injury to face former club Everton on Saturday, Sky sources understand.
The 29-year-old has been sidelined by an ankle injury suffered during a training session with England and missed the 2-0 European Qualifier victory over Estonia at Wembley on Saturday as a result.
Rooney did not travel to Vilnius ahead of Monday's final qualifier against Lithuania and Everton defender Phil Jagielka will captain Roy Hodgson's team in his absence.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}However, Sky sources understand the forward is likely to be fit for United's trip to Merseyside at the weekend, which will come as a boost for manager Louis van Gaal.
United have made a promising start to the Premier League season and currently sit in third place, two points off leaders Manchester City.
Rooney's return to fitness will be a welcome relief for Van Gaal, with the Champions League clash with CSKA Moscow and derby match with Manchester City to follow their game at Everton.