Everton star Seamus Coleman returns to training after horror leg break… but just to watch Republic of Ireland team-mates in training
The 28-year-old full back is in a more mood of late since the horror tackle, and has signed a new five-year contract with Everton
HE may still be recovering after a horrific double leg-break, but Seamus Coleman looked in high spirits as he joined up with the Republic of Ireland camp.
The Everton full-back was pictured laughing and joking with Roy Keane and other members of the management staff ahead of the Men in Green's clash at home to Austria on Sunday.
Coleman also seemed keen to point out some tactical advice as he watched the players put through their paces.
Only days ago the 28-year-old defender signed a new five-year deal with Everton in a huge boost to his confidence.
Coleman suffered his horror injury after being challenged by Wales' Neil Taylor in their World Cup Qualifier in March this year.
Speaking about his contract, he told : “I’m delighted to get this signed.
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“I’ve been here for a long time and it’s a special club that means a lot to me.
“Everything had been agreed and I was due to sign it after the international break but unfortunately I got the injury.
“The chairman messaged me the night of my injury and said, ‘Don’t worry about it because when you come back this contract is still waiting for you’. That sums up what the chairman and this club is all about.
“Farhad Moshiri also sent me cards and said the support was always going to be there.
"I’m delighted with how the club has handled the situation. Knowing that I was going to come back and sign it has definitely helped things.
"It’s a massive boost and gives me something to fight for.
“I want to prove my worth when I come back and show the club were right for rewarding me with this long-term contract.”
Coleman has emerged as one of the top-flight's best full-backs following his £60,000 transfer from Irish side Sligo Rovers in 2009.
He has made 247 appearances in eight years at Goodison Park.
Coleman is not expected to return until 2018. On his injury, he said: "It’s a case of not doing too much too soon - it’s just baby steps at the moment - but I am getting on well so far."
