Source: Daily_Mail
England boost as United defender Brown is backed to return for finals
Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Wes Brown to return to action in four to six weeks - giving the Manchester United defender a great chance of being fit for the World Cup.[LNB]Brown broke a metatarsal in his left foot during United's laboured win at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday and had feared his dream of going to South Africa was over.[LNB]Ferguson, preparing his team to face AC Milan on Wednesday in the Champions League last 16 second leg at Old Trafford, confirmed the injury, but calmed fears.[LNB] Golden Brown: The Manchester United defender (right) lines up against Besiktas[LNB]'It's just unfortunate,' United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admitted. 'He has had a career blighted by injury and they've all been long ones, and now he has another. [LNB]National service: Defender Wes Brown trains with England[LNB]'He'll be out for four to six weeks. I hope to get him back for some of the season.'[LNB]In the absence of Liverpool's Glen Johnson, who is recovering from ankle ligament damage, Fabio Capello started with Brown at right back in the 3-1 victory over Egypt last week.[LNB]The England manager has few other options at right back and hopes to take Brown to South Africa because of his ability to also play at centre half.[LNB]The 30-year-old picked up the injury in a challenge with Wolves midfielder Matt Jarvis and left Molineux with a protective boot on the damaged foot.[LNB]As well as missing the return to Old Trafford of David Beckham with Milan, Brown will also sit out Barclays Premier League games against Fulham, Liverpool, Bolton and a potential title-decider against Chelsea on April 3.[LNB]Brown, who broke a metatarsal bone just over a year ago, would then face a race against time to face Blackburn on April 11 and derby rivals Manchester City a week later.[LNB]Brown's absence further adds to Ferguson's woes ahead of Wednesday night's crucial European encounter, which will see United defending a 3-2 advantage from the first leg at the San Siro.[LNB] Look who's back: Wayne Rooney trains with United at Carrington[LNB]Anderson (knee), Ryan Giggs (arm) and John O'Shea (leg) are also out, although Ferguson confirmed the in-form Wayne Rooney would be available after a kneeproblem.[LNB]'He is fit,' Ferguson said of Rooney. 'There is a rapid improvement from Saturday morning because on Friday evening I didn't think he had any chance.[LNB]'It's good news. He is a threat to anyone at the moment.'[LNB] Rooney ready to finish off AC Milan as Man United star eases injury fearsIt's no freak show! Beckham insists he'll be cool for Manchester United returnCool Fabio Capello confident Wes Brown's England dream not overHOW SPORTSMAIL BROKE THE STORY: Crocked Brown in race to be fit for the World Cup finalsMANCHESTER UNITED FC
