- Seamus Coleman played 58 minutes for Everton vs Portsmouth on Tuesday
- The Everton defender came through the match unscathed at Goodison Park
- Coleman suffered a double leg fracture in Ireland’s draw with Wales in March
- Everton beat Portsmouth 3-0 in the Under 23’s Premier League Cup clash
Everton defender Seamus Coleman made his long-awaited return to action in the Under 23’s Premier League Cup clash with Portsmouth.
The 29-year-old came through 58 minutes of the Goodison Park tie unscathed as he works his way back to full fitness.
Right back Coleman suffered a double leg fracture in the Republic of Ireland’s goalless draw with Wales at the Aviva Stadium in March 2017 and only returned to training earlier this month.
Seamus Coleman played 58 minutes as Everton Under 23s took on Portsmouth on Tuesday
Right back Coleman helped David Unsworth’s side run out 3-0 winners at Goodison Park
Coleman’s Everton and Ireland team-mate James McCarthy suffered a similar season-ending injury in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with West Brom.
Everton’s youngsters were leading 2-0 when Coleman left the action, with goals from Nathan Broadhead and Bassala Sambou.
David Unsworth’s side eventually ran out 3-0 winners against Portsmouth, with Sambou netting his second and Everton’s final goal of the game.
Coleman suffered a double leg fracture in Ireland’s goalless draw with Wales back in March
Coleman was calm and composed as he enjoyed his first bit of competitive action since March.
Everton boss Sam Allardyce will ease Coleman back into contention in the Premier League as he looks to bolster his defensive options.
Jonjoe Kenny has been filling in at right back for the 29-year-old, while Cuco Martina, who predominantly plays on the right, is being used at left back.
Bassala Sambou (centre) scored twice, while Nathan Broadhead netted once on Tuesday