Canavan confident despite absence from training

PETER CANAVAN is confident of leading Tyrone into the All-Ireland SFC final – despite the fact he has yet to resume training with the squad.

Canavan played only eight minutes of the semi-final against Kerry before being forced off with damaged ankle ligaments and he had his leg in plaster for a week afterwards. Since then, he has been getting intensive treatment and it seems to be working for him.

“It’s improving. I have not been able to do any training with the team,” he said. “But, I am hoping that by the weekend I will be able to get out and do a bit of work.