Keane returns for Manchester United

Roy Keane will return for Manchester United in tomorrow night's Premiership clash with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.

Roy Keane will return for Manchester United in tomorrow night's Premiership clash with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.

Keane missed Sunday's win over Fulham as he completed a four-match suspension.

Alex Ferguson is expected to make changes to his defence. There is speculation Keane could play in the back four alongside Jaap Stam, with Gary Neville reverting to his full-back role.

Another option for the United manager is to bring in Wes Brown, who was a second-half substitute on Sunday, and he could also have Norwegian Ronny Johnsen in the squad after his recovery from a training injury.

England midfielder Nicky Butt is also expected to be available after missing the Fulham game with the leg injury that ruled him out of last week's friendly against Holland.

- PA

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