Christian Eriksen’s early return from an ankle injury could give Manchester United’s bid for success on three fronts before the end of the season a boost. 

The Danish midfielder was expected to be sidelined until late April but returned to team training on Tuesday. United will have to cope without Eriksen and the suspended Casemiro once more for the visit of Brentford to Old Trafford on Wednesday and their presence has been badly missed in recent weeks. Erik ten Hag’s men have not won a Premier League game since mid-February due to a dip in form and a series of cup commitments.