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Sean Jackson nears football return after long-term injury

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Manx amputee competitor has not played in nearly a year

One of the Isle of Man's star footballers is nearing a return to the sport after nearly 12 months out through injury.

Amputee competitor Sean Jackson - an England international who also plays for Everton - has faced a tough time on the sidelines after rupturing an ankle ligament in October 2022.

Hoping to be back on the pitch in a few weeks time, Jackson says he's excited to be getting back to the game he loves.

What's more, fitness depending, he's got more big ambitions going into 2024:

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