Raphael Varane is returning to training at Manchester United.

The Sun says United have received a rare boost with Raphael Varane expected to return early from injury.

The 28-year-old limped out of France's 2-1 Nations League final win over Spain earlier this month.

He was set to be missing for a number of weeks, and not back in the United squad until next month.

But he has been given the green light to step up his recovery by medics.

He has started ball-work again this week in training, and has been running with the conditioning team.

Varane has also been using the bike in the gym, along with strength work to keep up his fitness.