Bramble returns to training

Defender Titus Bramble returned to the first-team fold today after his internal suspension.

The 30 year-old defender has been suspended by the club since the 2-1 defeat by Norwich City in September.

Bramble was arrested on suspension of sexual assault and possession of class A drugs though – a charge which was later dropped.

The former Wigan and Ipswich defender has been suspended for six weeks – the maximum term allowed under UK law and has returned to first-team training with a two-week fine.

Steve Bruce will now assess Bramble’s fitness ahead of the Fulham clash next weekend.