Vertonghen and Kaboul return to training giving new boss Sherwood defensive boost



Jan Vertonghen and Younes Kaboul have given Tottenham’s new manager Tim Sherwood a massive boost by starting some light running at the training ground as they recover from injury.



The central defensive pair have been missed all season by Spurs, but there are signs that they will soon be back in the first team.



Both players trained on Tuesday as they take the first tentative steps towards a comeback after weeks of misery.



Back on his feet: Jan Vertonghen is back in training after battling an ankle injury

Vertonghan has not played for the club since the dramatic 2-1 victory at Fulham on December 4 last year.



He has been battling an ankle injury, but he has started some light running as he prepares to step up his training regime.



Kaboul has been plagued by injury and has not played for Spurs since the 6-0 defeat at Manchester City on November 24.

Return: Younes Kaboul has not played for Spurs since the 6-0 defeat at Manchester City in November

That was his first start of the season in the Barclays Premier League and he has been battling knee and ankle issues all year.

