TIM CAHILL is normally in good enough shape to give value for money to both club and country.
The 31-year-old has always insisted he can cope with the gruelling flights to play for Australia, and the lack of pre-season preparation with the Toffees that often goes hand in hand with his international service.
There is no reason to believe anything has changed, but nevertheless it will please David Moyes and all Evertonians to see the cult hero reward their patience with his decision to take a brief time out on the Socceroos this summer.
By choosing to skip Australia’s June friendlies and take a break he is ensuring he will be 100% for the club that pays his wages next season.
It was probably not an easy call for the Aussie, but even his indefatigable body needs a chance to rest – and a niggling foot injury that has wrecked his involvement in Everton’s run-in since the 2-1 win over Fulham emphasises that sometimes something has to give.
The foot injury probably has nothing to do with his busy schedule, but giving it a chance to fully heal – along with the other knocks he is so willing to play through, makes sense.
He has been greatly missed lately – despite the superb run of form – and remains Everton’s top scorer in the league.
It’s about time he put his feet up.
