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Anichebe backs mate Vaughan

24 Jul 2007 - 09:50:22

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Everton striker James Vaughan has been backed to overcome his latest injury setback by Toffees team-mate Victor Anichebe.

Vaughan faces several months out of action after suffering a dislocated shoulder in the pre-season clash with Preston North End, having missed a chunk of last season with a foot problem.

Anichebe admitted that his colleague was devastated by another setback, but is now determined to fight his way back again.

He told the club's official website: "He wanted to give up because he was thinking 'how can this happen to me again', but it's not a career-threatening injury.

"It's the timing because he was doing so well and to get put back again is tough.

"He's alright now, but at first he was a bit shook up.

"But he's a fighter and I know he will come back stronger. He just needs everyone around him helping him and pushing him."

Vaughan, 19, has been restricted to just 18 first-team appearances for the Toffees to date, scoring five goals - three of which came in the final five games of last season.