Brown back for United

Wes Brown returns to the Manchester United squad for the first time since the end of January as Sir Alex Ferguson's men look to take another step towards clinching the Premier League title by winning at Middlesbrough. With Rio Ferdinand ruled out by a rib injury, Brown has been drafted into the squad as cover for Jonny Evans following his recovery from a foot injury. Ferguson is promising a number of changes, which could include the introductions of Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney, although more senior players could be involved than he first indicated immediately after United's Champions League win over Arsenal.