Thierry Henry visited Manchester United's Carrington training base on Wednesday ahead of the first Friday Night Football of the season.

The Red Devils face Southampton in the Friday fixture and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry entered the den of his former rivals to speak to Paul Pogba for Sky Sports ahead of the clash.

The France international is set to make his first start for Jose Mourinho's side since his £100m switch from Juventus after missing the winning trip to Bournemouth through suspension.

Arsenal hero Thierry Henry interviewed Manchester United star Paul Pogba on Wednesday

Henry poses with United forward Marcus Rashford ahead of the first 'Friday Night Football'

Former Gunners striker Henry, who turned 39 on the day he visited United's base, also posed for a picture with United attacker Marcus Rashford.

The 18-year-old striker will no doubt have watched Henry tearing Premier League defences apart and posted a picture of the pair to Instagram and said: 'Thierry Henry at the training ground earlier'.

And Rashford, who made his debut for club and country last season, got his guns out for the ex-Gunner.

It is understood that the youngster has made a step up on the weights in the gym at Carrington, after graduating from academy to first team duties.

Rather than being ordered to bulk up by new manager Jose Mourinho, the boost in physique is thought to be down to the step up.

And with the arrival of Zlatan Ibrahimovic at the club adding to obstacles in the local lad’s way, it would appear that he is up for the fight.

Indeed, it was Ibrahimovic who opened Manchester United's season in style with an effort from outside the box as Jose Mourinho's side beat Bournemouth 3-1 at the Vitality Stadium.

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney drives into the club's Carrington training base

Manchester United's Paul Pogba (right) arrives to training in the back of a club car

Summer signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan signs an autograph for a Manchester United fan

Defender Eric Bailly (right) is driven into training as the squad prepare to face Southampton

Goals from Juan Mata and Wayne Rooney had put United in control before the Swedish striker scored.

Now Mourinho is set for his debut in the home dugout as Southampton make a the Friday night trip to Old Trafford.The squad arrived at the club’s Carrington training ground as Mourinho’s men worked on replicating their performance from the opening fixture triumph.

Summer signing Eric Bailly impressed with a commanding showing at the back for United, whilst gregarious striker Ibrahimovic produced flashes of brilliance when leading the line to compliment his goal.

Another summer acquisition Paul Pogba is in line to feature for Mourinho’s side against the Saints on Friday.

Having missed the Bournemouth clash with suspension, the world record £100m man would make his second debut for the Old Trafford club having re-signed in the blockbuster transfer from Juventus.

Pogba, who left for Serie A in 2012, returns to bolster the midfield and goalkeeper David De Gea has hailed the re-addition of the France international.

Midfielder Marouane Fellaini (right) will hope to feature against the Saints on Friday

Frenchman Morgan Schneiderlin (right) is driven into training by his fiancee Camille Sold

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho walks out before kick-off against Bournemouth

United took the lead through playmaker Juan Mata on Sunday at the Vitality Stadium

Zlatan Ibrahimovic (left) launches into the air after scoring United's third on Sunday

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'I think he is something special,' the Spaniard told MUTV. 'He feels like this is his home and we are all really, really happy to have him again in Manchester.

'He's now with all his friends again in Manchester, with everyone here, and he looks like he never left the club. He's really good for the team.

'I think it's good to have a mix of young players and experienced players,' added De Gea.

'That's what we have in the team now and I think it's really good for the young players. They have done really well, they train very hard and it's really good to see.'

£100m record signing Paul Pogba is set to make his second debut for the club on Friday