The former Rangers man had surgery on a double hernia last month but donned the training gear this morning, although he was limited to light jogging and simple passing drills.

The 32-year-old said: "I’ve been doing a lot of running but this is the first time I’ve actually kicked the ball. It’s a little sore but it’ll get there.

“Obviously I’m still in pain after the operation but hopefully I’ll be fit very soon.”

Miller finally succumbed to the painful injury midway through December despite his best efforts to play through the pain.

With finals looming, Miller was unwilling to speculate on when he might return to full fitness but was hoping to begin training this week.

He said: “I’ll just play it by ear. As soon as possible, as soon as I feel fine. I’ve still got a bit of pain there so just hopefully that’ll go away soon so I can get back playing.

“Hopefully (Roar physio) Tony Ganter will let me get onto the field and kick a ball about with the boys this week.”

Having enjoyed a relatively injury-free career, Miller has found it frustrating watching from the sidelines.

He said: “I’ve (previously) torn ligaments in my ankle but that’s it. I’ve never had an operation before so that was my first.

“It was fine as operations go but I don’t want any more of them.

“I’m not a very good watcher. I just want to get out there and help the team but hopefully that’ll be soon.”

Miller’s absence has paved the way for youngster Mitch Nichols to earn a place in the squad and the attacking midfielder has grabbed the chance with both hands.

While the Scotsman said he had enjoyed watching Nichols explode onto the scene, he played down comparisons to himself.

He said: “He’s his own player. He’s a good footballer and he’s done well for us the last few games.”