Everton midfielder Leon Osman is poised to return to training after breaking his toe.
With Steven Pienaar away on African Nations Cup duty with South African, Osman’s return will be a timely boost for the club.
Osman told evertonTV: “I am trying to push as hard as I can every day without injuring myself again.
“Certain days I have pushed a little bit too hard, so the physios have to pull the reins in and slow me down. I’ll be back as quick as my body will heal though.”