Charlton Athletic midfielder Darren Pratley is set to return to the squad ahead of this weekend's clash with Middlesbrough after training with Lee Bowyer's side this week, according to journalist Richard Cawley.

Pratley's versatility means he has been an integral player for the south London outfit during their mixed campaign in the Championship, but he has now missed the Addicks' last five league outings with his first injury lay-off this season.

Charlton may have sealed key victories over Nottingham Forest and Luton during Pratley's absence, but their recent defeats to Sheffield Wednesday and Huddersfield have plunged them into relegation danger as they now sit one point above the drop zone.

It has now emerged that Pratley has returned to training with the Charlton first team this week as he steps up his injury recovery, and the 34-year-old now looks set to be included in the match-day squad when they welcome Middlesbrough to The Valley.

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Plenty of Charlton supporters have responded to this development by expressing their delight at Pratley's potential return to the side, while it was also suggested the 34-year-old should return straight into the starting line-up given his importance to the team.

Here are some of the responses...