Wayne Rooney could play the first competitive match of his Everton return against either Slovakia’s Ruzomberok or Brann of Norway, after the draw for the Europa League third qualifying round on Friday.

Recent winners of the Europa League/UEFA Cup ahead of Wednesday’s final between Ajax and Manchester United in Stockholm:

Everton are set for a return to European football next season after securing at least a seventh-place finish in the Premier League.

Manchester United defeated Anderlecht 2-1 (agg 3-2) thanks to an extra-time goal from Marcus Rashford, and secured a place in the Europa League semi-finals.

Europa League results on Thursday:

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba could face his brother Florentin after the Jose Mourinho’s side were drawn against St Etienne in the Europa League round of 32, a tie which will also stir memories of the dark days of hooliganism in the 1970s.

Sevilla beat Liverpool 3-1 to retain Europa League title

Liverpool midfielder Emre Can believes the Reds’ legendary battling qualities can help end their 11-year wait for a continental trophy against treble-chasing Sevilla in Wednesday’s Europa League final.

Manchester United slipped to a 2-1 Europa League last-32 defeat to FC Midtjylland on a miserable night for Louis van Gaal who also lost goalkeeper David de Gea to injury.