Ghana midfielder Laryea Kingston returned to action for his Scottish side Hearts on Saturday after four months out with injury.
Kingston was brought straight back into the starting line-up for the crucial Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League clash against Falkirk which ended goalless.
The Ghanaian midfielder last played for the club on December 1 before being hit by two injuries - the second a foot problem suffered at the African Nations Cup.
His return is a major boost for Ghana coach Claude Leroy ahead of his side friendly clash against Mexico this week.
The Black Stars play the South American in the friendly in London on Wednesday.
The game at Craven Cottage is a warm-up for the start of the qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.