Aaron Lennon has returned to Everton for pre-season training

Aaron Lennon has returned to Everton for pre-season training ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

The former England winger was among the players pictured as the club posted a gallery of photographs of the squad returning to work after the summer break.

Lennon, 30, was detained under the Mental Health Act in May. A statement from the club at the time said the player was "receiving care and treatment for a stress-related illness".

Lennon last played for Ronald Koeman's side in February

Everton have not commented on the latest developments but Lennon was pictured smiling as players were assessed at the club's Finch Farm training ground.

Lennon, a former Leeds and Tottenham player, last played for Ronald Koeman's side in February.