Howedes returns to light training

Schalke captain Benedikt Howedes has moved a step closer to a first-team return after completing a light training session on Tuesday.

The Bundesliga outfit confirmed via Twitter that the World Cup winner had completed a "running session" at the club's training ground, the first stage in his long road to recovery from injury.

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