Coach says forgotten United star ready for first-team challenge

Nick PowellNick Powell last featured for Manchester United in their 4-0 defeat to MK Dons in the second round of the Capital One Cup clash last season. Since the defeat to the lower league side, Powell has not made it to Louis van Gaal’s squad.

The 21-year-old was sent on loan to Leicester City last summer. However, his stay at the King Power Stadium was cut short as he was sent back to Old Trafford. It was reported that lack of commitment in the training session forced the Foxes to terminate the loan move at the end of the last year.

Powell was training with United’s U21 side and he picked up a hamstring injury earlier in February, which has kept him out of action. Red Devils’ U21 coach…