Source: Daily_Mail
Jonathan Woodgate insists career is back on track despite latest injury
Jonathan Woodgate is convinced he can be a regular for Tottenham despite facing another injury setback. [LNB]The Spurs defender is set for another spell on the sidelines after he strained his left adductor in the 1-0 win over AC Milan on Tuesday night.[LNB] Look who's back: Woodgate (right) came off the bench in Tottenham's win [LNB] It was Woodgate's first appearance for the club in 15 months following a long-standing groin problem. [LNB]But the 31-year-old remains optimistic that he is over the worst of his injury woes.[LNB]'Injuries are part and parcel of the game but you never give up,'Woodgate said. 'A lot of people said I'd never get back but I keptfighting and the comments that I'd never get back spurred me on. [LNB] Injury woe: the Tottenham man missed 15 months of first-team football [LNB][LNB]'You just have to keep going - you prove people wrong who said youwouldn't get back and you prove right those people who said you will. [LNB]'There were a lot of tough days but at the end of the day there isonly you that can get on with it and can stay mentally tough and strongand wait for your chance. [LNB]'If you want to play football again, you have to be mentally tough.There are things you have to try. I'm sure I can play a regular a partfor Spurs again. Of course I can.' [LNB] Crocked Corluka to see specialist as Woodgate return comes at a costWoodgate injured on Spurs comeback in Champions League triumph in MilanTottenham Hotspur FC news from across the web [LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Jonathan Woodgate
