After returning to action with Los Angeles Galaxy following the longest absence through injury in his 17-year career, he made it sound as if he is ready for his most outlandish comeback yet.

After playing the last 20 minutes of Galaxy's MLS win over Columbus Crew at the Home Depot Center, the buoyant 35 year-old, back from the Achilles injury which has sidelined him for six months, was not about to hide his delight as he revealed how the ruptured tendon he suffered at AC Milan had made him fear he might never play again.