Schalke's Benedikt Howedes has taken the first steps in his recovery from a severe ankle injury after completing a running session.
Schalke captain Benedikt Howedes has moved a step closer to a first-team return after completing a light training session on Tuesday.
The Bundesliga outfit confirmed via Twitter that the World Cup winner had completed a "running session" at the club's training ground, the first stage in his long road to recovery from injury.
Schalke's tweet read: "Good news #S04 fans! @BeneHowedes is on the road to recovery after completing a running session on Tuesday!"
