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Ruben Loftus-Cheek returns to action with a goal after 13 months out as Chelsea hold intra-squad friendly match at Stamford Bridge ahead of Premier League return

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard watched his side at Stamford Bridge for the first time since March as they played in an intra-squad friendly behind closed doors, where Ruben Loftus-Cheek returned to action and stole the show.

The midfielder had been absent for 13 months with a horror achilles injury had his first taste of a senior football match since last May and marked his return with a goal.

The 24-year-old played in the club's home kit alongside Pedro, Tammy Abraham and Willian as the opposing Chelsea stars wore the white away kit.

Chelsea held an intra-squad friendly at Stamford Bridge as Ruben Loftus-Cheek returned

Chelsea held an intra-squad friendly at Stamford Bridge as Ruben Loftus-Cheek returned

The midfielder scored in his first taste of senior football in 13 months after achilles injury

Lampard brought along his whistle as he officiated the match ahead of his sides first Premier League match back against Aston Villa on June 21.