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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Samuel Lovett

World Cup 2018: England boost as Dele Alli returns to training ahead of Panama clash

Dele Alli has returned to England training a day before the World Cup clash against Panama at Nizhny Novgorod.

Alli suffered a minor thigh strain in Monday’s Group G opener against Tunisia and England boss Gareth Southgate rated the Tottenham midfielder as “unlikely” to feature on Sunday.

However, the 22-year-old took to the field on Saturday as England began their final preparations for their penultimate group match.

Alli carried out individual drills after joining the squad for a group warm-up in the open session at Spartak Zelenogorsk. 

Despite returning to training, the youngster is still not expected to be handed a starting place for the match against Panama.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek, a firm favourite under Southgate, is set to fill the Tottenham midfielder's place.

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