Seamus Coleman should be 'fit for next season' after surgery

Republic of Ireland and Everton captain Seamus Coleman has undergone successful surgery on a knee injury but his club manager Sean Dyche was non-committal on the defender's future at Goodison Park.

The 34-year-old's season was ended when he was carried off in the 2-2 draw at Leicester almost a fortnight ago and with the Donegal man out of contract next month it cast doubts over what would happen in the summer.

"Seamus did have an operation and it has gone well. All being well he should be fit for next season," said Dyche.

"I will be speaking to him ongoing. He is well in the loop where he sits at this football club."

The timing of the injury was a blow for Ireland manager Stephen Kenny with Euro 2024 qualifiers in Greece on 16 June at home to Gibraltar on Monday, 19 June.

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