Johnson only had one legal jump but was pleased to be back

The 26-year-old, who missed most of 2005 because of a prolapsed disc, finished behind heptathlete Kelly Sotherton in Sheffield.

"I'm really happy to get a jump in after being told I might not jump again," said Johnson.

In the absence of many big names, Tim Abeyie took the men's 60m title.

The 200m specialist held off challenges from promising youngsters Simeon Williamson and Harry Aikines-Aryeetey to win in 6.64 seconds.

"People keep telling me I can't run 60m so I feel I've proved a point there," said Abeyie.

"Every race I have run this year I get quicker and quicker so it can only be a positive for the World Indoors."

Lewis took the men's pole vault after reaching 5.40m

Johnson landed one legal jump of 6.35m while Sotherton set a new personal best of 6.53m.

"It was a bit scary and I had a few tears," said the 25-year-old Londoner.

"Even though it was not my standard, I'm happy to be out there and pain free."

Nathan Douglas, who had ankle surgery at the end of last season, responded to a late charge from Nicholas Thomas to claim the men's triple jump.

Thomas set a new personal best of 16.49m with his final jump before Douglas came back with a mark of 16.55m.

Andy Turner qualified for the World Indoors as he took the 60m hurdles crown - though he is likely to go to the Commonwealths instead.