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Manchester United star in squad for Astana clash, a year after cancer diagnosis

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Max Taylor pictured in action for United's under-23s against Brentford, is travelling to Astana (Courtesy)

Manchester United youngster Max Taylor is in the squad for Thursday's Europa League clash against Astana - a year after being diagnosed with testicular cancer.

Taylor, 19, is travelling with the United squad to Kazakhstan in what will be a huge boost for the defender after he was given the all-clear to resume training just two months ago, having undergone chemotherapy.

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