Roberto Martinez: Darron Gibsons' return will be a massive boost for Everton.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has backed Darron Gibson to play a key role for Everton this season after recovering from serious injury and, surprisingly, labelled the midfielder one of the Premier League’s finest playmakers.

Gibson damaged his anterior cruciate ligament while playing for the Republic of Ireland last October, and the 26-year-old missed the rest of the season as a result.

Martinez is a huge admirer of Gibson’s quality, and he believes his return will be a major benefit to Everton in the upcoming campaign.

He said: ”It’s really important."

“Darron is quite a different midfielder, he’s that sort of playmaker and for me he is one of the best passers in the league.”

While the former Manchester United midfielder is nearing a first-team return, Martinez is also anxious of rushing him back into action and causing further injury problems.

The manager added: ”It has been a very frustr