Edinson Cavani backs Manchester United to end trophy drought ahead of FA Cup clash with Leicester City

Uruguayan striker could return from injury for Sunday's quarter-final at the King Power Stadium

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  AC MILAN RATINGS: Gianluigi Donnarumma, 6 – One of the world’s best no doubt, but he was mightily relieved to see a misjudged pass out from the back strike Daniel James and trickle out of play for a goal kick. He was significantly more commanding when he charged about 30 yards to nick the ball away from the same man, although he was beaten comfortably by Paul Pogba’s deft finish. EPA

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  Pierre Kalulu, 6 - Promoted to the starting XI having featured for just 16 minutes at Old Trafford. He had a much busier night this time around with Luke Shaw once again looking in the mood, but he stuck to the task well for the most part despite a couple of nervy moments. Replaced by Diogo Dalot. EPA

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  Simon Kjær, 7 – Milan’s last-gasp hero was once again their saviour on multiple occasions in the second leg with a couple of vital clearances to turn perilous crosses from the right away to safety. He won pretty much every 50/50 he was involved in too in another assured night’s work. Reuters

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  Fikayo Tomori, 7 - Like his goalkeeper, he showed some early nerves as he completely missed James’ cross and he wasn’t much closer to Greenwood’s a couple of minutes later, although he bounced back superbly to halt James as United broke at speed. AFP

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  Theo Hernandez, 5 – Struggled against the energy of Mason Greenwood and James, but he showed good strength to put Aaron Wan-Bissaka on the deck and he got away from the same man to send Samu Castillejo on his way. Beaten for pace by James but certainly not in strength in what turned into an intriguing battle, with the full-back later clattering the winger - somewhat cynically - for good measure. Reuters

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  Soualiho Meite, 6 - Produced some lovely footwork to wriggle past a couple of lunging challenges as Milan ventured into United territory for the first time after a spell of heavy pressure, only for a promising move to fizzle out. Failed to clear his lines as Pogba capitalised on some penalty area pinball to lift the ball beyond Gianluigi Donnarumma. AFP

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  Franck Kessie, 8 - The midfielder was desperately unlucky to see a sublime effort ruled out in the first leg and he had his side’s first effort in the second, but it was easy work for Dean Henderson this time. Another classy outing in the middle of the park for a player who always looked the most likely man in red and black to make something happen. Reuters

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  Hakan Çalhanoğlu, 6 - He was desperately waiting for the pull-back from Castillejo who opted to find Rade Krunic and probably wished he hadn’t. The midfielder later picked out Kessie with a calculated cross from the right only for the impressive Ivorian to glance wide. Reuters

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  Alexis Saelemaekers, 6 - Given acres of space to drive a fizzed effort from outside the box at Henderson, only for the ball to strike the goalkeeper’s elbow and squirm behind for a corner. He always looked dangerous when Milan were in the ascendency, but the final ball was never quite on the money. AFP

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  Samu Castillejo, 7 - Had United defenders scrambling with a couple of driving runs into the box from deep but his lay-off to Kessie lacked composure as a big chance went begging, before his angled strike was later pushed to safety by Henderson. Reuters

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  Rade Krunic, 5 - Scuffed a golden chance wide after good work from Pierre Kalulu and that was the final act of a fascinating first half. He did so well to get in front of Wan-Bissaka, but he had to hit the target and it was a miss that proved to be costly. EPA

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  SUB: Diogo Dalot, 6 - Replaced Kalulu in a double-switch in the 65th minute and was booked shortly after for protesting a free-kick a little too vocally for the referee's liking. He’ll be as guttered as anybody to crash out though; he’ll have felt he had a point to prove to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the United faithful. AFP

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  SUB: Brahim Diaz, NR - Replaced Krunic in the 72nd minute as Milan looked to inject even more intensity. The ex-Manchester City man added some extra pace into the mix, but he didn’t really have too much of an impact. Reuters

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  SUB: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 6 - One of the game’s biggest in character and stature, the towering Swede is quite simply made for these moments, but one generation was denied by another as the 39-year-old tested the reflexes of Henderson who made an excellent save from point-blank range. EPA

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  MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: Dean Henderson 8. Retained his place and was a huge influence. Best save in first half came after 40 minutes from Saelemaekers. Also made a fantastic stop at the back post from substitute Ibrahimovic and no late mishaps like in the first leg. EPA

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  Aaron Wan-Bissaka 8. He blocks, he tackles. He plays week after week in a defence which has stopped conceding goals. Immense in the second half as his team had less possession but were still in control. Reuters

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  Victor Lindelof 8. His positioning and distribution along with that of Maguire was vital to create smart overloads against Milan’s forwards. Super tackle on Castillejo when the Spaniard was one-on-one with him. Man of the match. Reuters

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  Harry Maguire 8. Key to United’s plans with Lindelof and the pair needed to do this to help break Milan down and create chances. Always vocal. Took one for the team with a shot to his head … but bounced straight back up. Reuters

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  Luke Shaw 7. He’s no Maldini, but he’s having his best season in a United shirt and was comfortable. Also a threat in attack as he increasingly pushed forward. Booked. EPA

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  Scott McTominay 7. Sprinted back to check a Milan attack when the defence was outnumbered but Milan’s pressure wasn’t as intense as the first leg, nor what United expected. That was because McTominay and Fred helped control the game and defended when needed. Nervy moment as he stuck a foot out to stop a dangerous Milan pass – and the ball deflected towards Henderson. Reuters

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  Fred 8. Big influence. Milan went man on man pressure across the back and in the middle, meaning United needed to play third man runs behind them – as United did against Leeds in December. Shot tamely on target after 25. Reuters

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  Daniel James 6. Ran forward with Greenwood shouting ‘DJ! DJ!’ for the ball to be squared. It wasn’t. Busy down the right but final ball lacking – though his passing accuracy was only bettered by Lindelof. Must improve if United are to move up a level. Reuters

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  Bruno Fernandes 5. Shot over in United’s first real chance. Frustrated as he mishit a 24th minute pass. Took risks and tried to create magic. Key pass before Pogba’s goal but not a night he’ll remember as one of his best. Reuters

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  Marcus Rashford 6. Went off after a quiet first half when United underwhelmed. Looked like he’d come back from injury too soon. EPA

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  Mason Greenwood 6. Chosen up front given the absence of Martial. Very early chance from a James cross and got into the right positions in the first half but working off poor service. He’s playing well, he’s just not scoring. Reuters

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  SUB: Paul Pogba 8. Came on at half time for Marcus Rashford after six weeks out and changed the goal after three minutes with a clever feint. Played on the left and looked sharp. Game changer. Reuters

Edinson Cavani believes Manchester United have more than enough quality and experience in the dressing room to end their four-year wait for a trophy this season.

Fresh from reaching the final eight of the Europa League with victory at AC Milan on Thursday, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men now take on Leicester City in Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final at the King Power Stadium

The United manager believes a first trophy since the Europa League in 2017 can be the catalyst to more success and Uruguay international Cavani believes silverware is within their grasp.

"If we're all convinced that we can achieve what we want to, with the right amount of concentration and the determination that we need to have, we can do it," Cavani said.

"That's why I say it depends on us, it depends on how much we want to succeed."

United are hoping to be able to call upon Cavani after missing their last four matches, while Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial remain fitness concerns.

The 34-year-old was named in the travelling squad for the Europa League trip to Milan, only to feel a niggle in training and stay at home, with Solskjaer saying "it's down to him, he wants to be 100 per cent when he joins in".

Cavani's return would be a boost to a side that the former Paris Saint-Germain and Napoli forward believes is making good progress.

"United have a lot of good players at the club and players with a lot of experience too," he said. "Guys who have won titles and have experienced big moments like that.

"They have benefited from sharing dressing rooms with great footballers and with great squads and teams. So, I believe that they know perfectly well what winning titles is all about.

Gallery: Leicester 5 Sheffield United 0

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  Kelechi Iheanacho scored a hat-trick in Leicester City's 5-0 Premier League win over Sheffield United on Sunday, March 14. PA

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  Kelechi Iheanacho scores his second and Leicester City's third goal. PA

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  Sheffield United's John Lundstram is booked for fouling Youri Tielemans of Leicester. Reuters

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  Leicester's Kelechi Iheanacho opens the scoring. PA

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  Leicester's Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates with Jamie Vardy after scoring the opening goal. AP

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  Sheffield United caretaker manager Paul Heckingbottom. PA

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  Ayoze Perez scores Leicester's second. EPA

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  Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after Leicester City's Ayoze Perez made it 2-0. PA

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  Leicester's Ayoze Perez celebrates scoring. Reuters

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  Leicester's Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates scoring the first. PA

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  Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers. AFP

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  Leicester's Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates scoring the first. PA

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  Leicester's Jamie Vardy supplies tthe cross that led to Sheffield United's Ethan Ampadu scoring an own goal to make it 5-0. Reuters

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  Leicester's Kelechi Iheanacho at the end of the match with match ball following his hat-trick. Reuters

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  Sheffield United's Ethan Ampadu scores an own goal. Reuters

"For sure, you always get times when sides are rebuilt and strengthened for the future as you start to see a new generation of young players coming through.

"Then work begins on building a new squad and a team, and on the basis of this, you are able to grow and improve."

Opponents Leicester, who sit one point and one place behind United in the Premier League table, will be without defender Ricardo Pereira on Sunday.

The Portugal international picked up a hamstring injury during last week's 5-0 Premier League win over Sheffield United.

Midfielder Dennis Praet is available following a two-month absence also because of a hamstring issue.

Manager Brendan Rodgers said midfielder James Maddison, who has been out with a hip injury, is edging closer to a return.

"We're hopeful that if he can have a good couple of weeks during the international break, he could be close when we get back.

"Ricardo won't be available for the weekend but we're pretty confident after the international break he'll be okay."