Manchester United star Ryan Giggs is expected to return to the side at Everton after a hamstring strain.
The Welshman missed the 1-0 win over Sunderland at the weekend because of the problem but the international break means he has a chance to recover ahead of the trip to Goodison Park on September 15.
Strike ace Wayne Rooney could also feature against his old club after missing the majority of the season so far with a broken metatarsal.
And another boost for boss Sir Alex Ferguson is the availability of flying winger Cristiano Ronaldo after a three-match ban.