Marcus Rashford and his Manchester United team-mates returned to training this morning (Image: ZENPIX)
Manchester United players were spotted returning to training this morning after their impressive 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last night.
And with 51 goals in 198 outings for United across all competitions, Rashford is an undoubted success story from the club’s youth academy.
However, the frontman has been suffering a dip in form this season with just seven goals before yesterday’s brace.
Rashford has also missed two penalties – including one in the victory over Norwich last weekend – but fans will hope his latest strikes will kick-start an upturn in form for the birthday boy.
Team-mates Harry Maguire and Anthony Martial were both seen with large boxes in the back of their cars as they arrived at Carrington, sparking suggestions the duo could have a surprise planned for Rashford’s special day.
Rashford scored twice against Chelsea last night in the Carabao Cup (Image: ZENPIX)
The United striker will hope to add to his tally against Bournemouth this weekend (Image: ZENPIX)
Could Harry Maguire be bringing presents for birthday boy Rashford to training? (Image: ZENPIX)
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Anthony Martial also had a large parcel in the back of his car (Image: ZENPIX)
Fellow first-team stars Daniel James, Jesse Lingard and David de Gea were also among those photographed arriving for training as Ole Gunnar Soslkjaer’s men prepare for this weekend’s meeting with Bournemouth.
And there could be good news for Red Devils fans as the club’s injury crisis appears to be easing with Luke Shaw spotted driving his Range Rover into the complex.
The left-back has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since the third match of the season but is nearing a return after completing warm-weather rehabilitation in Dubai.
Nemanja Matic was also spotted and is nearing a return but unfortunately there is no such luck for Paul Pogba as the French midfielder continues to struggle with a serious ankle problem.
Luke Shaw is nearing a return to full fitness (Image: ZENPIX)
Nemanja Matic is also closing in on a comeback from injury (Image: ZENPIX)
Untied are looking to make it four wins on the bounce when they travel to the Vitality Stadium, and Solskjaer insists his team are heading in the right direction.
Speaking after the win over Chelsea, he said: “We've travelled a lot in the last week. We've got a good team spirit and camaraderie. It shows the character of the team.
“Today we were excellent, with fast flowing football. That's Manchester United. We're trying to get back to that.
“We know we're not the finished product, we're a work in progress and keep trying to improve.”
David de Gea was driven to training by his girlfriend Edurne Garcia (Image: ZENPIX)
Marcos Rojo was easy to spot as he got a lift in his bright orange Rolls Royce (Image: ZENPIX)