Marcus Rashford: 'Manchester United almost back to full strength'

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has revealed that the squad is almost back to full strength following a coronavirus outbreak.

The Red Devils were forced to close their Carrington training complex and postpone matches against Brentford and Brighton & Hove Albion last week after recording 19 positive coronavirus tests among their players and staff.

However, Ralf Rangnick's side returned to training this week and Rashford insists that the squad is in a good place heading into their match against Newcastle United on December 27.

"We've pretty much got the full squad back, which is a positive going into the week," the England international told the club's official website.

"Everyone is very positive at the minute. We were all disappointed when the last game got cancelled but, at the end of the day, there's nothing you can really do about it.

"We have to just focus on the next game that will be played and hopefully that game goes ahead. I definitely enjoy this time of year. I think the way you start the season and the way you play, and the results you get around the Christmas period, are probably the two most important points [in the season].

"So, if we have a good Christmas period now, then we can keep that momentum going and that will take you into the big games where the trophies are, come the end of the season."

Manchester United currently sit sixth in the Premier League table, five points off the top four.