Ashbee: I`ll come back stronger

Injured Hull captain Ian Ashbee believes he can return a stronger player from his current injury lay-off.The 33-year-old midfielder is expected to be out for most of the season after undergoing major knee surgery last month.Ashbee is no stranger to such frustration having missed the majority of the 2005-06 season due to a career-threatening bone condition.He told the club's official website: "I`m progressing alright. Any time you are injured it`s not good to be sitting and watching the boys. I want to try to help win games of football."But I`ve been here before, other people have been here before."Jimmy (Bullard) is just getting back and saying he is stronger than he has ever felt. I`ve got to be positive about it."

Source: Eurosport