Wayne Rooney named in United team to face Bayern Munich

Wayne Rooney has made a sensational recovery from injury and will start Manchester United's Champions League quarter-final, second leg against Bayern Munich tonight.

The England striker had been ruled out for six weeks after spraining his ankle in last week's first leg at the Allianz Arena but Sir Alex Ferguson has decided he is ready to return to the starting line-up.

The news is a major boost for United, who are seeking to overturn a 2-1 deficit. Rooney is United's leading scorer and has emerged as the club's most influential player this season.

Rooney's absence was acutely felt by Ferguson's side on Saturday as United were beaten 2-1 at home by Chelsea, their closest rivals for the Barclays Premier League title.
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Rumours of Rooney's shock return have been circulating all day and bookmakers have reported a major gamble on him to be the first goalscorer against the German visitors this evening.

It is understood Rooney has been trainining behind closed doors for the past two days and the club's medical staff have been pleased with his progress.

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C'mon Rooney!! Just hope it doesn't backfire on us!

great news, just wat every utd supporter wants to here,will give rest ov
team a great boost...... c'mon lads we can do it