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Vol. 5 Num 811 Wed. September 06, 2006  
   
Sports


Mertesacker back in training


Werder Bremen's German international defender Per Mertesacker is back in full training after an operation on a heel injury that has sidelined him since the World Cup.

"The training was ok but I still feel slight pressure on the heel," said Mertesacker. "I just need time getting used to the ball again."

The 21-year-old Mertesacker was a mainstay in Germany's defence for the World Cup campaign and his performances earned him a 4.7 million euro move from Hannover to Bremen.