Aaron Lennon has insisted that he will be even stronger when he returns from injury in six weeks time.

Lennon, 19, said: “I tried to do a sharp turn and felt a pain in the side of my knee. I didn’t think much of it but the physio said to go and have a scan,” “The scan showed a little tear in the side of my cartilage. I am a fast healer so I shouldn’t be too long.

“It is horrible, there are big games coming up and there is also Europe. It is part of football and a learning experience. I’ll be strong and come back stronger - I’ll be alright.”