Izale McLeod is building up his fitness while his Charlton team-mates recharge their batteries as he continues his recovery from injury.The former MK Dons frontman has pencilled in a return to action around Christmas after suffering a cruciate ligament injury while on loan at Colchester.

"I've been going to the gym and the pool twice a week. That is helping the knee even more," he told the club's official website.

"The gym work is to strengthen my knee and upper body and as well and it's all geared towards getting me back ready for playing."

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