Arsenal defender Calum Chambers returns to training

Arsenal defender Calum Chambers has returned to training and is reportedly in contention to feature against Red Star Belgrade in the Europa League next week.

The 22-year-old has been used just once by Arsene Wenger so far this season due to a hip problem picked up in the 1-0 EFL Cup win over Doncaster Rovers on September 20.

Chambers has since signed a two-year contract extension at the Emirates Stadium after impressing while on loan at Middlesbrough last season and with the England Under-21s squad at the Euro 2017 finals.

Wenger may now have the versatile defender back in his ranks for next Thursday's Europa League tie against Red Star Belgrade, however, having taken part in training this week.

Chambers's return is a boost for Arsenal, as they are already without Shkodran Mustafi and have had to rely on 33-year-old centre-back Per Mertesacker of late.