Christian Benteke made a scoring return to action after six months out by converting a penalty as Aston Villa’s Under 21 side beat Bolton. The Belgium striker completed 63 minutes in a match for the first time since he ruptured his achilles on April 3. He was named from the start by coach Gordon Cowans with manager Paul Lambert keen to witness his star player in action before Manchester City visit Villa Park on Saturday. Christian Benteke (centre) has returned to first team training after recovering from an achilles injury Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is hopeful Benteke can be included in his 18-man squad to face Man City
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The Villa striker played against Bolton on Monday afternoon
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Joe Cole also found the net - boosting his own first team chances
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Paul Lambert is hopeful Christian Benteke can be included in his matchday squad to face Manchester City on Saturday
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Belgium ace Benteke was forced to miss the 2014 World Cup
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