Chelsea defender returns to training ahead of Turkey game

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Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has returned to training for the England national team ahead of the clash against Turkey on Sunday 22 May.

Cahill missed training yesterday after picking up a knock while playing for Chelsea against Premier League champions on the last day of the season.

England boss Roy Hodgson may decide to play Cahill if match fit but it will be a match day decision.

The team was joined by England rugby union coach Eddie Jones joined the Three Lions for their training session today.

England have never lost an international game against Turkey and have never actually conceded a goal.

The match will be played in the Manchester City Etihad stadium and will be the first match up between England and Turkey to be played there.

Turkey are however, unbeaten in their last 14 games and are currently 13th in the FIFA World Rankings. The Crescent-Stars have however, never beat England or scored a goal against them.

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