Injured Everton star Seamus Coleman says that he is prepared to start his long battle towards full recovery so he can continue his career with the Toffees.

The Republic of Ireland skipper suffered a badly broken leg injury from a horror tackle from Wales' Neil Taylor during the World Cup qualifier between the two nations last month.

He spent a month in Ireland following his injury, and he has now returned to the Merseyside club.

He said: "For this injury to happen is something I never wanted

"It's great to be back, obviously, not in the best circumstances, I'd rather be fit and well but that isn't the case.

"I've had a good month at home in Ireland to get my head around everything and now I'm ready to get back to work.

"I've had tough journeys before in the past. It hasn't been a smooth journey to play for Everton and to captain my country.

"I'm a fighter and there's a part of me that's looking forward to this challenge. It's something to start all over again and fight for.

"I'm focussed, upbeat, it has happened now and I have to get on with it."