Ferguson is delighted by Hargreaves' return to training © EuroFootball.com

Coach Sir Alex Ferguson is pleased with Owen Hargreaves' work in training and promises to give him a chance on the field.

The 29-year-old defender has not started in the English championship match lineup for two years, during which he has been recovering from serious injuries to both knees.

However, the footballer is getting better and Ferguson does not spare him compliments: "Hargreaves is training again, yesterday he worked with the main team and looked very good.

"I was even surprised by how well he was training. This could be a boost for the team.

"Of course, we will have to monitor Owen first, because returning to the field after such a long time will not be easy."