Louis van Gaal has confirmed that Wayne Rooney has recovered from a knee injury and will lead Manchester United at Southampton on Monday night. Sportsmail revealed that Rooney, who was hurt when he collided with advertising hoardings against Hull last weekend, has been cleared to play after missing Tuesday’s win over Stoke as a precaution. Asked about the striker’s fitness at his weekly press conference, Van Gaal said: ‘The news is very good, he shall play.’ VIDEO Scroll down for Louis van Gaal: Rooney is very good and will play against Southampton Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney (left) will play against Southampton on Monday after recovering from a knee injury
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Wayne Rooney missed Manchester United's 2-1 win against Stoke on Tuesday due to a knee injury
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Man Utd trained at their Carrington headquarters on Friday ahead of Monday's Premier League trip to Southampton
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Boss Louis van Gaal's confirmed that the 29-year-old will play at St Mary's
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Man United have won four Premier League games in a row and sit fourth in the table
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Robin van Persie, Ander Herrera and Radamel Falcao all pictured training with the team
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