Anichebe begins training with Everton

Everton manager David Moyes has cause to smile nEow after Nigeria striker Victor Anichebe returned to training following his long wait on the sidelines with a groin problem he suffered during the international break in September.

The powerful player suffered the problem during the Super Eagles 2-0 win over Madagascar in Antananarivo in a 2012 Africa Nations Cup qualifier.

Everton at a point had five key players namely Anichebe, Tim Cahill, Phil Neville, John Heitinga and Slyvain Distin nursing various degrees of injuries, which gave Moyes selection headaches.

Anichebe will face a stiff test to regain his place in the first team as Everton are reportedly planning a January swoop for Chelsea starlet Romelu Lukaku.

Moyes will sound out the Stamford Bridge side regarding a loan deal for the young Belgian forward, who has so far been used sparingly by Blues boss Andre Villas-Boas

Moyes believes Lukaku would provide some much needed energy up front, as well as some physical presence to compensate for the absence of Anichebe.