Fraser Forster back in full training for Southampton

Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster has returned to full training following a nine-month spell out through injury.

The 27-year-old has been sidelined since being stretchered off during the Saints' 2-0 victory over Burnley in March having suffered a torn patellar tendon.

Forster was forced to undergo surgery on the problem and was initially expected to miss up to 12 months with the injury, but the club today confirmed that he has returned ahead of schedule.

Look who's back! @FraserForster made his return to full training with #SaintsFC today 👍 pic.twitter.com/07iCw9hY8F

— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) December 22, 2015

Forster is not expected to feature for Southampton before the turn of the year, but could be back in contention in January.