Manchester United defender Wes Brown is resigned to the fact that Gary Neville will take his place in the starting XI.
Brown has been ever-present for Sir Alex Ferguson's side this season, but United's captain is closing in on a comeback to the first-team.
Neville has been on the sidelines for nearly a month after injuring his ankle against Bolton back in March.
A thigh injury curtailed the England international's first comeback, but the Red Devils stalwart is confident of featuring within the next two weeks.
Team player
Brown explained that while he has thoroughly enjoyed his consistent run in the side, he accepts that Neville will take his place once he is fit.
"It has been great to play. It is always good to get a run in the side so early in the season," he said.
"But Gary is getting close to his comeback now so when he does return I will make sure I am ready when needed.
"Gary is captain of the club, so when he is fit he will definitely be back in the side."
Brown has been ever-present for Sir Alex Ferguson's side this season, but United's captain is closing in on a comeback to the first-team.
Neville has been on the sidelines for nearly a month after injuring his ankle against Bolton back in March.
A thigh injury curtailed the England international's first comeback, but the Red Devils stalwart is confident of featuring within the next two weeks.
Team player
Brown explained that while he has thoroughly enjoyed his consistent run in the side, he accepts that Neville will take his place once he is fit.
"It has been great to play. It is always good to get a run in the side so early in the season," he said.
"But Gary is getting close to his comeback now so when he does return I will make sure I am ready when needed.
"Gary is captain of the club, so when he is fit he will definitely be back in the side."