James Garner sends message to Erik ten Hag after Manchester United return

James Garner has sent a message to Erik ten Hag after he returned to Manchester United training on Monday.

Garner was allowed an extra week of holiday due to his call-up for Lee Carsley's England Under-21s team. Yesterday marked the 21-year-old's return to Carrington following a successful loan spell at Nottingham Forest last season.

In total, Garner would make a whopping 69 appearances for the East Midlands club thanks to Steve Cooper's team having a strong run in the FA Cup and reaching the Championship play-offs. The Englishman would become a key component of Forest's squad which gained promotion to the Premier League thanks to a 1-0 win over Huddersfield Town at Wembley Stadium.

ALSO READ: Liverpool could increase Manchester United transfer pressure during pre-season tour

A return to the Reds this season was ruled out last week when United goalkeeper Dean Henderson made a loan switch to the City Ground. According to Premier League rules, a top flight side cannot receive more than one loan player from a single club.

But Garner is pleased to be at United this pre-season and shared his delight on Instagram. The midfielder posted a picture from training with the caption: "Good to be back."

READ NEXT:

Erik ten Hag has five burning issues to sort at Manchester United over the next week

Tyrell Malacia lifts lid on transfer conversation with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag

Manchester United already know how to replace Cristiano Ronaldo

Robin van Persie's hidden influence on Tyrell Malacia transfer to Manchester United