Shea Lacey has returned to training with Manchester United after remaining sidelined for around a month through injury.
The 18-year-old hasn’t played for United’s first-team since he featured as a second-half substitute in the FA Cup third round defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion on January 11.
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According to journalist Samuel Luckhurst, Lacey was out due to a calf injury, but he is now back in first-team training sessions and available for selection.
United boss Michael Carrick is unlikely to start Lacey between now and the end of the season, unless injuries occur in attack.
But the English boss could turn to the youngster for an impact off the bench.
Despite his tender age, Lacey has made three senior appearances for United this season.
He made his competitive debut in United’s 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa and also came on as a late substitute in the 2-2 Premier League draw with Burnley.
Lacey was part of the matchday squad for the home encounter against Fulham on February 1, but wasn’t brought off the bench.
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The forward’s return is a boost for United, but they still remain without Patrick Dorgu, Lisandro Martinez, Mason Mount and Matthijs de Ligt.
Martinez and Mount could recover in time to be available for the Aston Villa game on March 15, but Dorgu and De Ligt are not due back until April.
Meanwhile, Noussair Mazraoui picked up a knock during Wednesday’s 2-1 loss to Newcastle United, and he could be out for a spell on the sidelines.
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