Eriksen recovery 'going well' with hope of Man Utd return before end of season

The Manchester United midfielder suffered an ankle injury during the FA Cup victory over Reading in January, sparking fears that it would result in a premature end to his maiden campaign at Old Trafford.

However, the Denmark international is optimistic that he can return before United's season – which could result in further honours in the FA Cup and Europa League following their EFL Cup triumph – comes to a close

"Yeah, it is going well. I have just started being outside as you saw [on Instagram] with football boots on," he told the club website.

"And then we take it from there, that is the next step. I have been in the gym for some weeks now and now it is time to do the next rehab session outside."

"I think earlier in my career I would have taken it a lot harder than I do now.

"You learn later on that it's just part of your career. Sometimes you are lucky, sometimes you are not.