Arsenal star playmaker Mesut Ozil has returned to first team training ahead of Germany’s World Cup opener against Mexico.

The 29-year-old was a slight doubt going into the competition after picking up a knee injury during Germany’s defeat to Austria.

Ozil also missed the tail end of Arsenal’s season with a back injury.

The 2018 World Cup kicks-off tonight while Germany’s clash with Mexico takes place on Sunday at 16:00 (GMT).

Ozil shared a photo of himself participating in training and included the following caption, “Back with the team Just in time for our first training session in Russia.”

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