Fergie eyes Rooney return for Hammers clash

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Alex Ferguson will keep a close eye on Wayne Rooney’s progress before his team’s Barclays Premier League match against West Ham.

The indications are that Rooney is nearing full fitness again after a five-match absence with a hamstring injury. The England striker suffered the setback in the victory against Wigan three weeks ago.

But he could be in line to face the Hammers on Sunday, providing he puts in the minutes on the training ground in the coming days.