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Hibbert eyes semi-final return

19 Mar 2009 - 08:54:26

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Everton midfielder Tony Hibbert is happy with the way his recovery from a thigh problem is going.

The 28-year-old has been sidelined for the last three weeks but is hoping to return to action in next month's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United.

"It's settled down a lot quicker than was first thought. I'm not going to push it yet, and we've got a game in mind for my return," said Hibbert.

"It's just a waiting game now. I'm running which is good, and the injury has settled down an awful lot.

"I'm concentrating on working hard and building up the muscle more so that in the future I don't have the same problems again, although I haven't started kicking a ball yet.

"I hate watching matches when I'm injured. It's frustrating, and it's even worse because of the run we were having.

"It was just one of those situations you have to put up with. If you're a footballer you'll get injuries.

"And, as far as the semi-final is concerned, that would be a massive game at Wembley and what an occasion to play in."