Neville's return a welcome boost for United

Man Utd v Wigan team news: Gary Neville returns to the Manchester United squad for tomorrow’s Premier League encounter with …

Man Utd v Wigan team news:Gary Neville returns to the Manchester United squad for tomorrow's Premier League encounter with Wigan as the Red Devils defensive problems continue to ease.

Neville limped out of the win at West Ham earlier this month with a groin injury but is expected to fill the right-back berth against the Latics to complete an experienced back-four.

Edwin van der Sar has been placed on compassionate leave, so Tomasz Kuszczak should continue in goal, while Paul Scholes has recovered from the hip problem that saw him miss Sunday’s trip to Hull.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will check on the general fitness of his squad ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Old Trafford.

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The Spaniard kept the same XI on the field for the entire 90 minutes in the St Stephen’s Day draw at home to Blackburn but they have had a couple more days’ rest than most teams.

Should Martinez decide to stiffen the midfield against the defending champions striker Jason Scotland would be the most likely to make way.

Midfielder Mohamed Diame is the only player unavailable as he recovers from a knee ligament injury.