Youds is back for Charlton

Charlton defender Eddie Youds has returned to action after being out for twoanda-half years with knee ligament damage.

Youds, 31, has been sidelined since December 1999 when he suffered a cruciate injury against Huddersfield when Charlton were playing in the First Division.

But the experienced central defender played 45 minutes against Arsenal reserves on Monday and reported no major reaction to it yesterday.

Meanwhile, South African striker Shaun Bartlett has resumed training following a calf injury and could be back in contention for Saturday's Premiership clash against Leicester.