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David Brooks returns to action for the first time since beating cancer as the Welsh midfielder continues his road to recovery by lining up for Bournemouth's U21s against Brentford

Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks has returned to action for the Premier League club's under-21s as he continues his recovery from cancer.

Brooks, 25, who was diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin lymphoma in October 2021, revealed he was cancer-free in May and the club announced he had been included in their line-up on Wednesday at Brentford.

The Cherries said on Twitter: "Another step in the right direction. David Brooks will feature for our under-21s today at Brentford as he continues his recovery."

David Brooks made his first appearance since beating cancer for Bournemouth's under-21's

David Brooks made his first appearance since beating cancer for Bournemouth's under-21's

Wales international Brooks, who has not played since his diagnosis, signed a contract extension last week that will keep him at Bournemouth until 2026.