Source: Liverpool_Echo
Leon Osman hails Yakubu's goalscoring return ? Everton FC latest
LEON OSMAN today hailed the return to action of Everton’s lethal weapon – as he basked in the glow from one of the best nights of his career.
Everton booked their place in the last 16 of the Carling Cup last night with a 4-0 thrashing of Hull City that included a goal from Ayegbeni Yakubu.
The Nigerian striker marked his first start since November 30 last year by opening the scoring inside 11 minutes and then set up the third goal at the KC Stadium for Dan Gosling.
Yakubu was taken off at half-time to protect a tight thigh but captain for the night Osman reckons his 45-minute run-out showed it won’t be long before he is firing on all cylinders.
“It’s just so great to see Yak back among us,” said Osman of a player who spent nine months on the sidelines after snapping his Achilles tendon.
“I have experienced being out for long periods myself and it is hard to take but he has stayed so positive throughout and has worked hard to get that first start.
“He scored the kind of goal that only Yak does. It was just great to see him do it and we are all delighted for him.”
