Everton midfielder James McCarthy is set to return to training at the end of September as he continues his rehabilitation from a broken leg.
The Republic of Ireland international has been sidelined since January when he sustained an horrendous double compound fracture of his lower right leg in a challenge with striker Salomon Rondon during a match against West Brom at Goodison Park.
McCarthy has been on the comeback trail since undergoing an operation a few days later but will be gradually integrated into the team set-up later this month.
'He is progressing well,' manager Marco Silva told the Liverpool Echo.
'We expect in the next weeks to start, slow-by-slow and step-by-step, working with the team.'
According to the Irish Independent, McCarthy will be considered for Ireland's October double-header against Wales and Denmark, providing he is fit enough.
The midfielder is likely to return to action for Everton's U23 side later this month before linking back up with the first team.
