Ashley Young returns to Manchester United training

Manchester United winger Ashley Young has resumed training ahead of tomorrow night's Europa League clash with rivals Liverpool.

The 30-year-old has been sidelined since January 17 with a groin complaint.

However, his presence with the rest of the first team at United's Carrington training base this morning has resulted in suggestions that he is closing in on a return to action.

Yet, the game against Liverpool is likely to have come too soon for Young, with manager Louis van Gaal expected to ask the former England international to prove his fitness in an Under-21 game.