Dunne returns to training

Central defender Richard Dunne has given injury-hit Aston Villa a boost by returning to training after five months out of action with a groin problem.

The Republic of Ireland international initially suffered the setback during Euro 2012.

Dunne has undergone two operations to try and resolve the groin injury and has finally received the green light to step up his fitness work.

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