Coleman can’t wait for Gibson’s return

Darron Gibson can become a crucial player in the Republic of Ireland’s midfield in the years ahead, insists Everton and international team-mate Seamus Coleman.

Upset at getting no game time at Euro 2012, Gibson went into self-imposed international exile and didn’t feature in the opening World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan, Germany and the Faroe Islands.

Though Gibson is currently out injured, Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni said at the recent squad announcement for next week’s friendly with Greece at the Aviva Stadium, that he had spoken to the player and that he was ready to return once fit.