Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says his fullbacks are available for today's clash with Southampton.

Luke Shaw has overcome an ankle injury and is fit to face his old club and Daley Blind is also in contention after a two-month knee injury layoff.

Rafael has trained this week despite fracturing his cheekbone against Yeovil, but Van Gaal is unlikely to take a gamble on the Brazilian as Antonio Valencia is back after a groin strain.

"They [Shaw and Rafael] can play," the United boss said.

"They are both not injured. Rafael Da Silva was of course operated on [his cheekbone], and maybe we don't take any risk with him, but Shaw can also play."