Rooney fit for World Cup qualifiers

It is believed the United striker will only miss the Premiership clash with Blackburn on Saturday. But he will be ready for England’s qualifiers with Kazakhstand and Belarus.

The 22-year-old star picked upan ankle injury during United’s clash with Aalborg on Tuesday.

A club spokesman said: “Wayne has an ankle injury and is considered doubtful for Blackburn.

“But he should recover in time for England’s forthcoming matches on October 11 and 15.”