Raphael Varane starts for Manchester United (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane passed a late fitness test this morning in order to start for the Red Devils against rivals Liverpool.

The Frenchman has been in imperious form for the Red Devils this season, forming a formidable centre-back partnership with Lisandro Martinez.

The World Cup winner has been complaining of leg pain in recent days and United can ill-afford Varane to sustain an injury as they head into the final stage of the season.

But Varane underwent a late fitness test this morning and felt confident enough to start at Anfield.