The 29-year-old has been sidelined by an ankle injury suffered during a training session with England and missed the 2-0 European Qualifier victory over Estonia at Wembley on Saturday as a result.
Rooney did not travel to Vilnius ahead of Monday's final qualifier against Lithuania and Everton defender Phil Jagielka will captain Roy Hodgson's team in his absence.
However, Sky sources understand the forward is likely to be fit for United's trip to Merseyside at the weekend, which will come as a boost for manager Louis van Gaal.
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United have made a promising start to the Premier League season and currently sit in third place, two points off leaders Manchester City.
Rooney set to return for united's trip to Everton
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