Recovering midfielder Barry trains for England, but GK James sits out open session

Recovering midfielder Barry trains for England

RUSTENBURG, South Africa — England midfielder Gareth Barry is training for the first time since injuring his right ankle a month ago.

The ligament damage Barry sustained playing for Manchester City on May 5 made him doubtful for inclusion in England’s 23-man World Cup squad, but he made the cut after a medical check on Tuesday.

Barry took part in the 15 minutes of Friday morning’s training session open to the media at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Campus.

Goalkeeper David James, however, was missing as he worked separately in the complex’s gym.

If fit, both would likely start England’s World Cup campaign against the United States on June 12.