Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has been handed a boost after striker Nery Castillo returned to training.The Mexico international joined City in the January transfer window on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk.

But in his third appearance at Eastlands - in the FA Cup replay against West Ham - he fell awkwardly and fractured a bone in his shoulder.

But the 23-year-old is closing in on a first-team comeback after returning to training.

"The medical people say Nery is now allowed to do everything with the senior squad including physical contact and tackling, so that is good," Eriksson told the club's official website.

"It has not been easy for him having to work with the fitness coaches all the time."

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