SOUTHEND United midfielder Luke Hyam is back in full training.
Hyam has been sidelined since August with an ankle injury sustained in a 2-0 defeat at Luton Town.
But Blues boss Chris Powell has revealed Hyam is now closing in on a return.
"Luke is back in training and he’s looking good," said Powell.
Hyam joined Blues in the summer after being released by Ipswich Town but he has appeared just twice so far this season.
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