PICTURE SPECIAL: Ashley returns to Chelsea training to boost England

24 March 2010 11:43
Ashley Cole has given England a huge boost after returning to training with Chelsea. [LNB]The left-back has been out injured since suffering a fractured ankle against Everton in February. [LNB] Back in business: Ashley Cole trains alongside Bryan English[LNB]Cole, 29, faces a race to be back for the World Cup finals this summer but England boss Fabio Capello will be delighted to see him back on the training ground. [LNB]The former Arsenal star did some light jogging in a sandpit alongside dopctyas he eases back to fitness. [LNB] Close attention: Cole twists and turns in the sandpit[LNB]He has been desperately missed by Chelsea as their title bid has stuttered, while Capello has his fingers crossed - particularly with Wayne Bridge ruling himself out of contention for the finals. [LNB]Chelsea hope Cole will return before the end of the season.[LNB] Strain: Cole pushes himself and his damaged ankle (right)[LNB] Will injuries decide title? How Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United compare...Branislav Ivanovic out for a month as Chelsea injury crisis growsCHELSEA FC

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