Manchester United defender Jonny Evans was happy with his playing return for the reserves this week.
Evans featured in the Lancashire Senior Cup win over Blackburn Rovers.
He has been out with a broken foot since the defeat at Leicester City in September.
"It's nice to get 60-odd minutes under my belt," Evans told MUTV. "It's been a long time coming. I didn't expect to be out this long so I'm pleased to get some minutes. I thought the lads played well and it was an enjoyable game to be part of.
"I think the manager will have to assess that [a first-team recall] and also the fitness coaches. I've been training for a week or two now but it's taking me time to get my fitness up as I've been out for so long."
