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Ched Evans scores on first Chesterfield appearance

Ched Evans scored for Chesterfield at Ilkeston on his first pre-season appearance
Image: Ched Evans scored for Chesterfield at Ilkeston on his first pre-season appearance

Ched Evans made a goalscoring return to football on Saturday as he was on target in Chesterfield's friendly win at Ilkeston.

The former Wales striker, who faces a retrial in October over rape allegations, was playing his first game since his release from prison.

Evans signed a one-year deal with Chesterfield in June but had yet to feature in pre-season.

The 27-year-old played an hour at Ilkeston, setting up his side's opening goal for Ritchie Humphreys and scoring the second himself - a header from close range.

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