Charlton Athletic summer signing nears return as he resumes training – with positive news on fellow midfielder

Charlton Athletic have been handed a boost with Terry Taylor returning to full training this week.

The midfielder has been back on the grass at the club’s Sparrows Lane training ground.

Taylor, who signed for an undisclosed fee from Burton Albion, underwent ankle surgery in October.

The 22-year-old has made just five League One appearances for the South London club before his extended spell on the sidelines.

“Terry Taylor has had a couple of days training, which has been positive – and no reaction so far,” Charlton head coach Michael Appleton told the South London Press, when asked for an update in the injured players in his squad.

“Conor McGrandles we are expecting to be on the grass on Thursday. That is another positive one.

“The likes of Chuks (Aneke) and Panutche (Camara) are probably going to be another couple of weeks, at least – maybe a little bit longer with Chuks. But Panutche hopefully in the next couple of weeks or so.

“Harry Isted has had about five days training now. That is coming along alright and we’ve had no issues with him.

“The rest are a little bit down the line.”

Miles Leaburn is off crutches now after his hamstring injury.

“For his own sanity – being able to come in and get around the players – I’ve seen a big smile on his face the other day for the first time in a while,” said Appleton.

“That is completely understandable because he is a young kid who just wants to play football and he’s had two spells out now in such a short space of time – hopefully that will be him done with his injuries.

“It was good to see him in and around the place as well.

“We had Alfie (May) back for the weekend, which was good. No reactions to that.”