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Team News: Wayne Rooney returns for Manchester United

Rooney returns for Man United

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney has recovered from a knee injury to take his place in the starting lineup for this evening's FA Cup replay against West Ham United.

The England international, who has been out of action since Christmas Day, will partner Javier Hernandez in attack.

Elsewhere, the midfield duo of Anderson and Nani have both returned following injury-forced spells on the sidelines.

Visiting West Ham have rested Joe Cole, while his namesake Carlton will start as a lone striker.

Man United: Lindegaard; Rafael, Jones, Smalling, Buttner; Valencia, Anderson, Giggs, Nani; Rooney, Hernandez

West Ham: Jaaskelainen; Spence, Tomkins, Reid, Potts; Diarra, O'Neill, Diame, Taylor; Vaz Te; C Cole

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