Rooney is expected to be sidelined for
a month with a hamstring problem.
The 27-year-old, who manager David
Moyes says will not be sold despite
speculation about his future, travelled to
Thailand for United's pre-season tour on
Wednesday but will now return.
United face Wigan in the Community
Shield on 11 August and visit Swansea in
the Premier League on 17 August.
Rooney could be doubtful for England's
friendly against Scotland on 14 August.
The forward sustained the injury in
training and, after a scan on Thursday, it
was decided he would return to England
for further assessment and
rehabilitation.
Last week, Moyes said Rooney would
"remain a Manchester United player"
despite former manager Sir Alex
Ferguson claiming the striker wanted to
depart in May, something the player has
never officially said.
Rooney, who played under Moyes at
Everton, has scored 197 goals in 402
appearances for United.
And captain Nemanja Vidic believed his
team-mate was in his "best shape for
five years" before suffering the injury.
Central defender Vidic did not fly to
Bangkok on Wednesday because of
sciatica but is likely to join the tour in
due course.
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