'We’ll be expecting to have Stephen Cluxton back as soon as we step into championship training'

The eight-time All-Ireland winner is, along with five others, chasing down his ninth All-Ireland medal to equal the core of the Kerry Golden Years crew

Dublin goalkeeper Evan Comerford makes a save during the Allianz Football League Division 1 semi-final match. However, long-time number one Stephen Cluxton is expected to take his place between the sticks come Championship. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Let’s start with the real business.

Dublin expect Stephen Cluxton to play for them this summer. The Parnells man was playing for his club on Saturday evening against St Margarets in Division 3 of the Dublin football league, according to stand-in manager Mick Galvin.