Tony Hibbert Targets Wembley Return For Everton

Everton defender Tony Hibbert is working hard to recover from the thigh strain he suffered against West Bromwich Albion last month, and is keen to make a return to the side by the time the FA Cup semi-final, taking place at Wembley, rolls around.

"It's settled down a lot quicker than we thought," Hibbert exclusively told evertonTV.

"We're not going to push it yet; we've got a return game in mind and were going to stick to that. It's just a waiting game now. I'm running which is good and it's settled down an awful lot.

"I'm concentrating on working and building it up more now so in future I don't get them [similar strains].

"I haven't started kicking a ball yet but I'm running and I've got more stuff to do with Baz [club physio Mick Rathbone] running-wise."

Hibbert admits that he is a poor spectator when he is not involved in the thick of things, but hopes to make a full comeback soon, especially with that Wembley date against the Red Devils looming on the horizon.

"I hate watching," he added. "It is frustrating getting injured. I think with the run we were having as well, it's even more frustrating with me, especially watching the games. I hate watching but it was just one of those situations, if you're a footballer you're going to get injuries.

"It's a massive game at Wembley and what an occasion to play in."

Zack Wilson, Goal.com