Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will likely return to action when United face Middlebrough in the FA cup on Friday.

The World cup winner has not featured for United after sustaining a thigh injury while on international duty with France.

The 28-year-old was sent to Dubai for rehabilitation before returning to Manchester to rejoin training and United’s interim manager Ralf Rangick confirmed he is nearing a return.

‘Paul will be part of the group. He might even be in the starting XI,’ he said ahead of the Middlesbrough game. ‘There are still a couple of players missing out.’

Pogba’s contract expires in the summer and he is yet to sign a contract extension.