Osman close to training return

Everton midfielder Leon Osman is poised to return to training after breaking his toe.

With Steven Pienaar away on African Nations Cup duty with South African, Osman’s return will be a timely boost for the club.

Osman told evertonTV: “I am trying to push as hard as I can every day without injuring myself again.

“Certain days I have pushed a little bit too hard, so the physios have to pull the reins in and slow me down. I’ll be back as quick as my body will heal though.”