Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham has revealed that he is hopeful of returning to action by the end of the month.
The 22-year-old has been suffering from an ankle injury since January and has only made brief substitute appearances against Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich in recent weeks.
However, the striker has suggested that he may be fit in time for England's friendly matches against Italy and Denmark at the end of March.
"Yes, definitely. I'm almost fit. There's still a bit to do. I'll get there soon," Abraham said in quotes attributed to the Evening Standard.
"It's a recurrence. [The problem was] playing on it and aggravating it even more. It is still like a swollen ball really but it is getting better day by day.
"This time, I just said 'I'll just come back when I'm 100 per cent' instead of coming back and going again.
"The March internationals could be [a great chance] if it did come into my hands. I am ready for it. I have to step up and do what I do best."
Abraham has registered 13 goals and three assists in 25 Premier League appearances for Frank Lampard's side this season as they sit fourth in the table.
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