Marcus Rashford back in training with England - in pictures

The England squad trained on Friday as they prepare for Monday's opening Group G game against Tunisia

Marcus Rashford returned to full training on Friday for England. Lee Smith / Reuters

England manager Gareth Southgate during training. Lee Smith / Reuters

Jordan Pickford during training in Russia. Lee Smith / Reuters

Harry Maguire during training. Lee Smith / Reuters

Dele Alli during training. Lee Smith / Reuters

England captain Harry Kane, left, stretches. Alex Morton / Getty Images

Goalkeeper Jack Butland has fun during training. Alex Morton / Getty Images

Raheem Sterling takes part in training. Alex Morton / Getty Images

Ruben Loftus-Cheek during training. Lee Smith / Reuters

Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson watch on during training. Alex Morton / Getty Images

England's preparations for the World Cup were boosted on Friday as Marcus Rashford returned to training.

The Manchester United forward has been sidelined with a knee problem since the squad arrived in Russia, but the 20 year old was a full participant in Friday's session.

Rashford impressed in England's final warm-up game against Costa Rica with the opening goal in the 2-0 win over Costa Rica.

Whether Rashford starts on Monday (at 10pm UAE time) when England start their campaign against Tunisia in Group G.

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