Everton and England star Jack Rodwell has spoken of his ordeal in recovering from the ankle ligament tear which he said was his worst injury ever. The 19-year-old made his return to first-team football after being sidelined with the knock for two months. Now looking to continue his recovery by appearing for England U-21's against Germany, Rodwell paid tribute to Everton's medical staff who helped him through the painful lay-off.
He said: "The medical team at Everton has done really well getting me back. It’s taken its time but it’s getting stronger and stronger.
"It’s the worst injury that I’ve had, I was on crutches, I was in the boot, and you don’t see the light.
"It can be very boring when you’re injured, I couldn’t do anything but lay there with my foot up icing it every hour, so I watched a lot of DVDs.
"I’ve been out injured for eight or nine weeks, but it’s good that I’m back now as it was meant to be Christmas time, so I’m a few weeks ahead of schedule.
"I’m buzzing to be back playing again."
Rodwell's injury came at a time when he was in good form for Everton. Having just dazzled in a Carling Cup tie against Huddersfield, the youngster was hotly tipped for his England senior call-up.
Frustrated by the bad timing of the injury, Rodwell was philosophical about making that step up to Fabio Capello's squad.
He said: "I was gutted I got this injury as I was doing well for Everton and knew there was a couple of friendlies coming up.
"But there’s nothing I can do about it now, all I am concentrating on is being here with the Under-21s and doing well in the next game.
"I'm happy to play any age for England and I'm confident that I'll make the step up to the Seniors, but I have to work hard for club and country."
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