Wayne Rooney Ready To Come Home

Wayne Rooney is ready to fly home after overcoming an ankle injury in America.

The Manchester United striker has been out of action since the end of September, and is yet to face the United fans since the transfer saga.

He travelled to the U.S. to work on his fitness and conditioning away from the media spotlight that has surrounded him for several weeks.

But Mike Phelan has revealed that Rooney has been making excellent progress and is ready to return to Manchester.

Assistant Manager Phelan told Key 103: "Wayne has been doing really well. He has been training really hard, working morning and afternoon.

"Our people out there who are looking after him have been really pleased with his attitude and approach.

"All being well he can have a nice easy flight back. We will see where he is at on Monday but we think he will have improved immensely."

Rooney will be assessed by the medical team at Old Trafford at the beginning of next week and he will not feature in England's friendly match with France.

FemaleFirst Helen Earnshaw