JOSH Tongue launches his injury comeback for Worcestershire II today – and is hoping to make up for lost time.

The county paceman is set to play in the three-day Championship match against Derbyshire II at Belper.

Tongue has been sidelined since suffering a metatarsal problem in his left foot last month.

If all goes to plan this week it is hoped the 20-year-old will be able to return to first-team action at Yorkshire in a fortnight.

Tongue played for Barnards Green yesterday and had figures of 6-4-2-2 in a Birmingham League fixture against Brockhampton.

Tongue said: “It was frustrating to pick up the injury when I did, especially after having a good match against Essex when I felt in a really good rhythm.

“But it is behind me now, it’s in the past and I want to concentrate on having a good end to the season.

“The rehab has gone well and, as always, Ben Davies and Ross Dewar of the medical and strengthening and conditioning team have been great to work with.

“I’ve been back bowling and had a game for Barnards Green on Saturday. Now I will play for the seconds and, if all goes well, hope to be in contention to play at Scarborough (Yorkshire).

“There are still six Championship matches left in the season and I hope I can play a part in helping us to stay in Division One."