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.

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.

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.