John is available for selection again ahead of the Black Cats' trip to Upton Park on Saturday. Joe Giddens
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Adam Johnson has bail extended and back in training as Sunderland lift ban
The England winger was arrested earlier this month over alleged sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl but could return to Premier League action this weekend.
SUNDERLAND WINGER ADAM Johnson is to return to training following his arrest on suspicion of sexual activity with an underage girl.
The 27-year-old England international, arrested two weeks ago, had his bail extended by five weeks on Tuesday and does not need to report back to police until 23 April.
Sunderland suspended Johnson pending the outcome of the police investigation, but following consultation with players’ union the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), he has been allowed to resume training.
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“The club has discussed the current position in detail with both the PFA andAdam’s representatives,” Sunderland said in a statement.
“In line with those discussions, we recognise that the player is entitled to re-commence his duties with the club while the legal process continues. He will therefore return to training.
The club’s own investigation cannot continue until the conclusion of the legal process. Sunderland AFC will make no further comment on the matter due to the ongoing police investigation.”
The announcement came a day after Sunderland appointed Dick Advocaat as manager following the dismissal of Gus Poyet, who was sacked after the club slid to within a point of the relegation zone.
Johnson, capped 12 times by England, began his career with Middlesbrough and returned to his native northeast in 2012 when he joined Sunderland from Manchester City in a €13 million (£10 million) deal.
Adam Johnson has bail extended and back in training as Sunderland lift ban
SUNDERLAND WINGER ADAM Johnson is to return to training following his arrest on suspicion of sexual activity with an underage girl.
The 27-year-old England international, arrested two weeks ago, had his bail extended by five weeks on Tuesday and does not need to report back to police until 23 April.
Sunderland suspended Johnson pending the outcome of the police investigation, but following consultation with players’ union the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), he has been allowed to resume training.
“The club has discussed the current position in detail with both the PFA andAdam’s representatives,” Sunderland said in a statement.
“In line with those discussions, we recognise that the player is entitled to re-commence his duties with the club while the legal process continues. He will therefore return to training.
The announcement came a day after Sunderland appointed Dick Advocaat as manager following the dismissal of Gus Poyet, who was sacked after the club slid to within a point of the relegation zone.
Johnson, capped 12 times by England, began his career with Middlesbrough and returned to his native northeast in 2012 when he joined Sunderland from Manchester City in a €13 million (£10 million) deal.
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