John Egan returns to Sheffield United training

John Egan was carried from the field on a stretcher after dislocating his toe in Sheffield United’s defeat at West Ham on February 15. Picture: Glyn Kirk/PA

John Egan is nearing a return from injury as Sheffield United prepare to resume their uphill struggle against Premier League relegation at Yorkshire rivals Leeds on Saturday.

The 28-year-old has stepped up his recovery from the toe injury he suffered just over six weeks ago.