David McGoldrick on the road to recovery according to Mick McCarthy
Thursday 4 February 2016 11:43, UK
Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy claims David McGoldrick has stepped up his recovery from a hamstring injury with the striker desperate to stake his claim for a Euro 2016 place.
The Republic of Ireland international suffered a tear to his hamstring in December and is not expected to be back in Sky Bet Championship action until next month.
McGoldrick has won two caps for his country, the last coming against England last June, and the injury came as a huge setback to his chances of making it into Martin O'Neill's squad this summer.
But McCarthy, a former Ireland manager, has been encouraged by the 28-year-old's progress.
"'Didz' is getting there quickly in terms of his rehab," McCarthy told the club's official website.
"It's a really bad tear but he is back with us now after doing some of his recovery work at home.
"He's got the target of getting back and playing well and getting in the Republic of Ireland squad for the European Championships in the summer as well.
"We will get the benefits of that as we undoubtedly have to before he can do anything for Ireland and it will be great to have him back when he is ready."
