Stuart Holden excited by comeback trail

Bolton Wanderers midfielder Stuart Holden has said that he is looking forward to putting in the hard work in order to return to action.

The 26-year-old was initially ruled out for six months after he picked up a knee injury against Manchester United. However, a routine operation revealed more damage which will keep him out until the new year.

"I'd be lying if I said I wasn't devastated and in that deep, dark hole for a couple of weeks," he told talkSPORT. "I initially thought I'd be going in for a routine operation.

"Once I got over that hump, it was back to me and being positive and getting back on the pitch.

"I've done everything I can do so far in rehab, I've really got my head back on straight and I'm actually looking forward to doing the work because I know once I get back it'll all have been worth it."

Bolton signed the American from Houston Dynamo in 2009.