The Blues and Northern Ireland international midfielder has not played at all this season having undergone back surgery during the close-season.
"Damien Johnson has started training with the lads for the first time in four or five months," McLeish has said.
Midfielder On The Comeback Trail
Last Updated : 12-Nov-2008 by"It's magnificent to see him out there again. His enthusiasm is superb and I hope that rubs off on everybody else in training.
"He's been a big influence during his time at the club.
"He knows his way around English football and I wouldn't have any worries about pitching him back in once he's fully fit because you know what you're going to get from a guy like Damien."
"He's been a big influence during his time at the club.
"He knows his way around English football and I wouldn't have any worries about pitching him back in once he's fully fit because you know what you're going to get from a guy like Damien."
