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Cahill getting closer
Everton, 09:26, August 21, 2008 ,
Australian midfielder Tim Cahill is getting closer to full fitness but refuses to rush his return from a broken metatarsal.
Everton have been without the influential midfielder since March, after he picked up the injury in the game against West Ham.
After surgery in Australia it was hoped he would be ready for the season's start, but that was not to although but the former Millwall man says he is getting closer to a return.
Cahill told the Daily Post: "I'm taking it steady and leaving nothing to chance. But I'm getting closer every day. When I get the go ahead, I guarantee I'll be back in great shape and hopefully in a position to make an immediate impact for both Everton and Australia.
"The longer you are out, the more you appreciate what it means to play at the top level and there's no doubt in my mind I'll be back bigger and better than ever.
"The operation went well but the rehabilitation has taken a little longer than I'd have liked.
"I'd planned to be back for the start of the Premier League season but it wasn't to be. There's no way I'll be rushing back before I'm ready - that would be no good for myself, Everton or Australia."