Frederic Kanoute has given Tottenham fans a boost by revealing he is not too far from a return to first team action.
The French striker has been a big hit at White Hart Lane since his summer move from West Ham and was leading scorer when he suffered an ankle ligament injury at Leicester on October 19th - just minutes after he had grabbed the winner for his sixth goal in six games.
Kanoute is unlikely to make it back in time for Sunday's visit of Aston Villa, but has stepped up his training regime.
"Things are not too bad, I started running a few days ago and I am looking to accelerate now," said Kanoute. "I have to be careful not to rush it because that could set me back. I have to take my time but I don't think I am too far away.
"It is frustrating because you have to start again, get the fitness back and I hope I have not lost too much there. I will need training and a few games before I am back at the level I was at again but I am confident."
Spurs are aiming to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat last time out in the derby with rivals Arsenal.