Manchester United goalkeeper Tom Heaton will be unavailable for their upcoming games.

The shot stopper, who is the no.2 behind David De Gea for coach Erik ten Hag, has picked up an ankle injury.

Heaton will not be involved against Newcastle United at the weekend, which means third choice Jack Butland will get a chance to sit on the bench.

Speaking to club media on Thursday, Heaton said: "Yeah, unfortunately the day before the Fulham game I rolled my ankle in training. Thankfully, it's not too bad but it'll mean a couple of weeks out, I think.

“I should be back some point in April somewhere, hopefully halfway through. It's an occupational hazard, unfortunately, a bit of a random one but, yeah, I just went over on the ankle and nicked the ligament.

“I'm in this [protective boot] for another few days then hope to get it back moving again."