Paul Scholes could make a quick return to action following an
exploratory knee operation after he was named in the Manchester
United squad to face Dunfermline in a friendly tonight.
The 32-year-old former England midfielder was expected to miss the
start of the new Barclays Premier League season after flying home
early from United's tour to Asia last month.
However, following the minor operation Scholes will join the United
party heading north, with another team from Old Trafford due to
face Glentoran in Belfast tonight.
If he plays some part in tonight's game at East End Park, he looks
set to take a place on the bench for Sunday's opening game of the
season against Reading at Old Trafford.