article_snippet: The darkest hour for Everton star James McCarthy came at Christmas when Everton star James McCarthy felt the familiar, sickening tear all footballers dread.
article_snippet: As one of the most influential players in Everton’s squad, Everton star James McCarthy was aiming to starting afresh in the New Year.
article_snippet: December had been a write-off due to a hamstring problem but Everton star James McCarthy had put the hard yards in to ensure 2015 began brightly.
article_snippet: Then Everton star James McCarthy world fell in.
article_snippet: It was so frustrating,’ said Everton star James McCarthy.
article_snippet: Everton's influential midfielder Everton star James McCarthy suffered a frustrating injury setback at the turn of the New Year .
article_snippet: Everton star James McCarthy admits The lowest moment came was breaking down having worked so hard to regain Everton star James McCarthy fitness .
article_snippet: There is an unmistakable sense that the Republic of Ireland midfielder is eager to make up for lost time.
highlights_snippet: Everton star James McCarthy has suffered injury problems this season .
  
highlights_snippet: Everton star James McCarthy suffered a steback after facing Stoke and Newcastle .
  