Kevin Thomson Winning Fitness Battle.

Hibs midfield star Kevin Thomson has sprung a surprise by returning to training ahead of the SPL trip to Ibrox.

Kevin injured his knee at Ibrox two weeks ago in the Scottish Cup demolition job, a game which Hibs won 0-3.

It was feared he had re-injured the same knee that kept him out for over a year, but after a scan it was revealed everything was fine and that it was only a knock.

The ace midfielder returned to training today and should come into contention for Saturday's game if there's no reaction from the injury.

There was also another surprise, when it was revealed that although struggling, midfield anchor-man Michael Stewart could return to training tommorow.

Good news for Tony Mowbray and Hibs.