Schweinsteiger: I'm ready when needed

The German midfielder was banished to training with the Manchester United reserve side at the start of the season, but was recently re-introduced to the first team.

Despite being welcomed back to the Red Devils first team squad, Schweinsteiger is still not being considered for first team action, but remains hopeful of a playing return for the Red Devils.

"I am trying to keep myself fit for the situation in which I am needed," Schweinsteiger told 'Eurosport'.

"Hopefully I will be given a chance. I look forward to training every day and being able to train with the team. I do not know if I will get a chance but I hope so. If I am needed, I will give everything - I am ready.

"I still feel fit at 32 and certainly want to play more years at the top level and, of course, I want to win things. We won the FA Cup last year and that was also one of my aims. Of course it would be great to play for United in the Premier League and perhaps win it.

"I am not one to think of burying my head in the sand. I have always been a positive person and still am now. My rhythm is good - of course, it is different when you play each weekend compared with when you are only training, but I enjoy my football".