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Toon in training: Dummett steps up recovery
Paul Dummett is closing in on a return to action - as our exclusive gallery shows.
The Wales international hasn't played since he was hurt on the opening day of the season, against Tottenham Hotspur, but resumed light training recently and has continued to make progress in his recovery this week.
It could still be a few weeks before he's back in first team contention, but Rafa Benítez will be pleased to see him edging closer to a return.
Despite there being no fixture this weekend, it's been business as usual at United's Benton base, and Serena Taylor brought nufc.co.uk these pictures.
Paul Dummett has returned to light training
The players warm up on a chilly Thursday morning
Rafa Benítez was all smiles as he watched his players go through their paces
Dummett hasn't played since he limped off on the opening day of the season
Karl Darlow fields a shot
Isaac Hayden in training
Rafa Benítez chats with Ayoze Pérez
Dummett and Mohamed Diamé jostle for the ball
Jesús Gámez challenges Florian Lejeune
Rafa Benítez and Simon Smith in conversation
Pérez takes on Jamie Sterry
Jonjo Shelvey controls the ball
Diamé runs with the ball, with Joselu in hot pursuit
Darlow shows safe hands
Shelvey can perhaps consider himself unfortunate not to be on international duty with England this week
Matt Ritchie wrapped up warm
Darlow makes a flying save
Dummett will look to continue making good progress over the next few days