Manuel Neuer returns to action in Germany's closed-door friendly

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer says his place in Germany's World Cup 2018 squad is still in doubt after missing most of the season with a foot injury.

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer's World Cup hopes received a further boost as he made his long-awaited comeback for Germany on Monday in Italy.

Neuer played his first football in over eight months in Germany's 7-1 victory over their under-20 side.

The 32-year-old shared goalkeeping duties with Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, with the Barcelona man enjoying the opening 30 minutes and Germany's captain stepping in for the second half of an hour session in a practise match played behind-closed-doors in Eppan,...