Adam Johnson has returned to training with Sunderland after they lifted his suspension following the extension of his police bail . Sunderland suspended Johnson , 27 , pending the outcome of a police investigation after he was arrested on March 2 on suspicion of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl . On Tuesday Johnson 's bail was extended by five weeks until April 23 and on Wednesday it was revealed his suspension was lifted . Johnson could now feature for new boss Dick Advocaat in Sunderland 's fight for survival . Adam Johnson , pictured with girlfriend Stacey Flounders , has had his bail extended until April 23 . The 27-year-old winger could feature for new manager Dick Advocaat after his suspension was lifted . The gates at Johnson 's £1.85million mansion were shut following his arrest earlier this month . Sunderland said in a statement : 'The club has discussed the current position in detail with both the PFA ( Professional Footballers Association ) and Adam ’ s representatives . 'In line with those discussions we recognise that the player is entitled to re-commence his duties with the club while the legal process continues . He will therefore return to training . 'The club ’ s own investigation can not continue until the conclusion of the legal process . 'Sunderland AFC will make no further comment on the matter due to the ongoing police investigation . ' VIDEO Sunderland lift Johnson suspension . Former Manchester City player Johnson has had his suspension lifted following the extension of his bail . Johnson played 81 minutes of Sunderland 's 2-0 defeat by Manchester United shortly before being arrested . Johnson , pictured playing against Switzerland in 2011 , has 12 England caps to his name . Johnson has been training with a fitness coach and could play his first match at home in the Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle on Easter Sunday . Johnson scored the only goal at St James ' Park in the reverse fixture in December and it would prove a hostile environment in which to return . Dick Advocaat , pictured here in charge of PSV Eindhoven in 2012 , has taken over at Sunderland . Gus Poyet was sacked by Sunderland with the club just one point above the Premier League relegation zone . Sunderland supporters turned on manager Poyet after their side were thrashed 4-0 by Aston Villa at home . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article .
Adam Johnson 's bail had been extended by April 23 to five weeks . The club banned Johnson pending the outcome of a police investigation . Sunderland confirm they have lifted the player 's suspension . Johnson has returned to training and could even play in North East derby .