As expected, Wayne Rooney has not been named in the Manchester United starting lineup for tonight's Champions League fixture against Benfica.

The England striker, who is suffering with a knock, has been replaced in the team by Dimitar Berbatov.

Ashley Young will make a return from injury, while Fabio starts at left-back.

Man United: De Gea; Fabio, Jones, Ferdinand, Evra; Nani, Fletcher, Carrick, Valencia, Young; Berbatov

Benfica: Artur; Maxi Pereira, Luisão, Garay, Emerson; Witsel, Javi García; Bruno César, Aimar, Gaitán; Rodrigo