Jose Mourinho is ready to restore Wayne Rooney to his Manchester United squad for Sunday's EFL Cup final against Southampton, if the 31-year-old is able to prove his fitness before departing for London on Saturday, sources have told ESPN FC.
Rooney was omitted from the travelling squad for United's Europa League clash against St Etienne in France this week after only returning to training the day before Wednesday's 1-0 victory at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
But sources have told ESPN FC that Mourinho is keen to have Rooney in his 18-man squad at Wembley, both because of his attacking qualities and as a reflection of his status as club captain.