 Coyne says he had no doubts that he would return |
Wales and Burnley keeper Danny Coyne says he is ready for the Euro 2008 qualifiers despite 12 months out. The 32-year-old had established himself as John Toshack's first choice before a knee cruciate ligament in September.
But he has been recalled for the 15 August friendly with Bulgaria and is targeting the first Euro qualifier with the Czech Republic on 2 September.
"I'm in full training and I just need a couple of weeks and a couple of games to get back to my best," said Coyne.
"I've been out for a long time and it's always frustrating to be injured, but I've had a lot of good people behind me.
 | John Toshack's been building a squad with a great team spirit |
"The club, the physios and my family have all been fantastic.
"I've always known that I'd get back. The operation is routine now, it's not a career-threatening injury like it was 10 years ago."
The Prestatyn man says there is a real belief in the Wales camp that they can make an impact in Euro 2008 qualifying Group D alongside the Republic of Ireland, the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, Cyprus and San Marino.
"We want to get the campaign off to a good start, all the lads are up for it and feeling very confident," Coyne told BBC Sport Wales.
"John Toshack's been building a squad with a great team spirit, the lads all know each other well and that can take you a long way.
"I'm just looking forward to meeting up with the boys after so long away and will take things as they come.
"There's a lot of competition for the number one jersey with Jason Brown, Paul Jones and Lewis Price, I'm happy to be back in the squad."
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