Toffees confirm Vaughan surgery

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

Vaughan had travelled to Colorado earlier this month to again visit American specialist Richard Steadman. It was the renowned surgeon who operated on Vaughan after the 20-year-old had endured serious problems with his left knee, but Steadman was forced to cancel the latest surgery after breaking his arm in a skiing accident.

That forced Everton and Vaughan into seeking help in England, and Everton assistant manager Steve Round said: "James had his operation on Wednesday and everything went very well. We now wish him a speedy recovery, and hopefully he should be fit before the end of the season."

He added: "But we will have to keep a tab on that and see how it goes over the next few weeks."

Vaughan is one of four Everton strikers currently out of action, although Victor Anichebe and Louis Saha are both closing in on a return.

Anichebe missed the 1-0 win at Manchester City with a back injury last weekend, whilst Saha has sat out the last three weeks with hamstring trouble.

Both players are due to undergo fitness tests over the weekend with regard to the possibility of figuring in Monday's game with Chelsea at Goodison Park.

Everton assistant manager Steve Round, meanwhile, is delighted to see Sam Allardyce back in the big time after he was appointed Blackburn manager on Wednesday.

Round, who worked with Allardyce at Newcastle for six months prior to the latter's dismissal, said: "I'm really pleased for him.

"He is a good friend of mine, was once a colleague, but most of all he is an exceptional manager. He is also a good guy, and the Premier League is a better place for him being back."