CHESTER City striker Gregg Blundell scored in his comeback game yesterday, after coming on as a substitute for City’s reserve team.

Chester’s second string lost 3-2 to a strong Crew Alexandra side in the friendly match at the Deva Stadium, but Blundell’s return to action will be a major boost for manager Mick Wadsworth. The former Darlington forward has been struggling with a knee injury since April, but extensive physiotherapy and a specially created training regime have seen the player gradually getting back to fitness.

Following yesterday’s game Wadsworth said that Blundell was showimg improvement but was still three or four games away from a return to first team action.

City’s other goal was scored by a South American striker, who is on a week’s trial at the Deva Stadium.

Chester’s other injury victim Fabian Yantorno also played yesterday, He made a 15 minute cameo appearance as a substitute.

Defenders Shaun Kelly and Glenn Rule suffered knocks during the match, and will be considered as doubtful for Saturday’s home game against Mansfield Town.

Wadsworth is expected to keep the same side that drew with Luton Town last Saturday for the weekend clash against the Stags.