Cameron to make a comeback

STOKE City defender Geoff Cameron hopes to end a frustrating four months in the treatment room and is aiming to return to first team action for his team’s trip to White Hart Lane tomorrow.

The 31- year- old returned home to the US in January to get a second opinion on the rare ligament injury that has kept him out since Stoke’s 2-0 victory against Hull City in October. He is eager to appear on Mark Hughes’ team sheet this weekend.

“It’s been a frustrating four months and I didn’t think it was going to be this long,” Cameron said. “I thought I was going to be out for a couple of weeks.

“There have been good days and bad days but the last week or two have been great because I’m getting back on the pitch and kicking a ball and I don’t have pain.”

Stoke returned from their annual six-day team-bonding break in Dubai on Wednesday and the US international says getting together has also had a positive impact on his recovery.

“I was in full training in Dubai and I happy with the way it (rehabilitation) is going. Hopefully I will be available for the team,” said Cameron, whose injury layoff was his longest in five years at the club.

“I’m pushing for this weekend but if not, I know I’ll be available for the following weekend ( against Middlesbrough). Maybe the gaffer (Hughes) will want me to get a couple of more training sessions in.”

Boston-born Cameron, who made the move to the English Premier League from Houston Dynamo in July 2012, says the team knows this weekend’s match will be tough.

“Spurs are flying, they’re playing some of the best football that they ever have,” he said. – Reuters