Abby Brammell

By Sportsmail Reporter

Back in business: Ashley Cole trains alongside Bryan English


Ashley Cole has given England a huge boost after returning to training with Chelsea.

The left-back has been out injured since suffering a fractured ankle against Everton in February.

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.

The former Arsenal star did some light jogging in a sandpit alongside dopctyas he eases back to fitness


Close attention: Cole twists and turns in the sandpit


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.

Chelsea hope Cole will return before the end of the season.


Strain: Cole pushes himself and his damaged ankle (right)


source: dailymail