Manchester United have been handed a major injury boost as Ayden Heaven looks set to avoid a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Heaven, making his full Premier League debut against Leicester last weekend, had be stretchered off the pitch during the second half after suffering a serious-looking foot injury.

Later that evening, Manchester Evening News journalist Tyron Marshall provided a positive update, revealing that Heaven was walking unassisted, albeit in a protective boot. On Tuesday, the 18-year-old reassured fans on Instagram, expressing gratitude for their support and confidence in his recovery.

Manchester United teenage defender Ayden Heaven was stretchered off the King Power Stadium pitch following an ugly injury in a match at Leicester City on Sunday.