Gary Cahill set to return for Bolton next weekend

Gary Cahill is back in training with Bolton Wanderers to give Owen Coyle - and England boss Fabio Capello - a major boost.

Centre half Cahill has been cleared to start work with his team-mates after his blood clot scare threatened to end his season early.

Cahill's return is probably too soon for a recall against Wigan today, but the highly-rated defender looks sure to be available for the Everton trip next weekend.

Boss Coyle is overjoyed to have Cahill back among his group just a couple of weeks after surgery to remove a part of a rib that was causing the problem.

Cahill has shown no signs of health troubles after the diagnosis and the operation - and his return gives him an outside chance of a World Cup recall.

Capello has asked to be kept informed of his progress and the England boss will have him monitored when he returns to full action.