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Australia captain Lucas Neill returns to Blackburn Rovers

Australia captain Lucas Neill has returned to Blackburn Rovers.

The Rovers legend is training with Gary Bowyer's senior squad, though isn't expected to sign for the Championship club.

Neill is available after leaving Japanese outfit Omiya Ardija in November and needs to stay match fit to keep his place in Australia's World Cup squad.

The 35 year-old defender will interest several clubs in the Championship for the second-half of the season.

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