Seamus Coleman ‘running by August’

Seamus Coleman could be back running in five months and must take encouragement from others who have recovered from broken legs, according to a lower-limb sports injury specialist.

The Ireland captain is beginning his long road to recovery after his fibula and tibia were shattered by a challenge from Wales’ Neil Taylor during Friday’s World Cup qualifier in Dublin.

Coleman underwent successful surgery the following morning, though medics have put no timeframe on when they expect the 28-year-old Everton full-back to return.