Ghana have been handed a massive boost ahead of the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Egypt after star midfielder Andre Ayew returned to full scale training at West Ham United on Wednesday.

Ayew, 26, looked reinvigorated at the team's training session as he participated fully.

The Ghana international was initially billed to return to the pitch early December but appears he has recovered quicker-than-expected.

The former Marseille man could be available for the Hammers tough games against Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool in the latter part of November and early December.

But crucially the return of the midfielder will excite Ghana coach Avram Grant ahead of the 2018 World Cup qualifier against the Pharaohs on November 13 in Alexandria.