Lennon set for Spurs return

Totteham star Aaron Lennon is targeting a first-team return against Chelsea as he gets set to step up his training next week.

The flying winger is expected to resume light running next week and hopes to be available for Spurs' clash with the Blues on April 17.

Lennon suffered an injury setback last month, having already been sidelined for two months after suffering tears in his groin muscles. 

Manager Harry Redknapp has previously stated that Lennon was 'quite a way off' being fit, with the start of the World Cup now less than three months away. 

The White Hart Lane chief, however, is now hoping the ex-Leeds star will play again for Spurs before the end of the season.

The news will also come as a major boost to Engand boss Fabio Capello as he begins his final preparations for South Africa.

The Italian lost David Beckham earlier this week after the former England skipper ruptured his Achilles tendon, so Lennon's return will increase his options on the right flank.