Jadon Sancho in contention for long-awaited Manchester United return in FA Cup

Ten Hag said patience was paramount with Sancho, who resumed group training last Tuesday having returned to Carrington earlier in January and could be involved against Reading this weekend.

Jadon Sancho could make his long-awaited return in the FA Cup (David Davies/PA)

Jadon Sancho could make his first appearance in 14 weeks when Manchester United host Reading in the FA Cup.

Last month United manager Erik ten Hag said the winger was “not in the right status or fitness state” having done an individual fitness programme in the Netherlands rather than travel to the squad’s winter camp to Spain.