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Marcus Rashford returns and four more things spotted in Manchester United training before Wolves

Manchester United will be hoping to quickly get back to winning ways when they face Wolves this weekend.

United started the season like a house on fire as they thrashed fierce rivals Leeds 5-1, but that was followed up by a frustrating 1-1 draw with Southampton in a display that lacked the same attacking vigour.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have been training hard this week ahead of this Sunday's trip to the Black Country and the club released video footage and photographs of them on the practice pitches.

Here are five things we spotted from the session:

1 - Rashford is back

Less than three weeks after undergoing surgery, Marcus Rashford is back in training as he works to get back to full fitness.

The United striker had been struggling with a shoulder injury, as well as other niggles, for at least a year but put off surgery in order to represent England at Euro 2020.

Following the conclusion of the tournament, Rashford went under the knife on August 6 to finally fix the problem, with it going off without a hitch.

And on Wednesday he was already back on the training field and was seen embracing some of his teammates and in conversation with Solskjaer ahead of the session. The quicker United get him back the better.

2 - But it will still be a while until he's fit to play

Unfortunately, it's still going to be a while before we see Rashford in action at Old Trafford.

While he entered the training field with his teammates, he did not train with them and instead worked on his own with a coach. The 23-year-old conducted some running exercises and did some light ball work before returning inside Carrington.

Rashford isn't expected to return until October but it is still a big boost to already see him back on the recovery trail.

Marcus Rashford on the ball in training (Manchester United FC)
3 - Cava ni looking sharp

One player who could well make his long-awaited return on Sunday, however, is Edinson Cavani.

The veteran striker was granted extra time off this summer for personal reasons following his participation in the Copa America and only returned to training after the Leeds victory.

Cavani wasn't involved against Southampton, either, but looked sharp in Wednesday's session in the rondo drills and could be in the squad against Wolves.

4 - Varane all smiles ahead of debut

United fans will also be keen to see Raphael Varane finally make his Premier League bow for the club.

Although United announced they had agreed to sign the centre-back from Real Madrid two weeks before the start of the season, several delays in the deal prevented the transfer from being finalised until just before the opening game.

Raphael Varane in a great mood in training (Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Varane couldn't play against Leeds and was an unused substitute against Southampton but, especially after the poor defensive showing on the South coast, could come in for his debut at Molineux

The four-time Champions League winner was all smiles in training and looks to have settled in quickly with his new teammates.

5 - Amad working hard

Teenage winger Amad is unlikely to be involved against Wolves, with so much attacking talent ahead of him in the pecking order.

The Ivorian is expected to leave Old Trafford on loan before the transfer window closes on August 31 in order to gain some valuable first-team experience.

However, with that potential move still in flux, Amad was working hard in training and is continuing to show a great attitude even though his likelihood of being involved is slim.

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