NATHAN PATTERSON has revealed his ankle operation "went well".

The Everton full-back shared a social media update on his injury progress as he underwent a small operation following an ankle knock.

The defender - who joined from Rangers in January - was in line for a Premier League debut last weekend but was ruled out after rolling his ankle in training.

Everton boss Frnak Lampard had previously revealed: "In terms of injuries, Nathan Patterson will be out for a certain period of time.

"He has been down to see a specialist on his ankle and we are looking at having a small operation later this week.

"He will be out."

And now, Patterson has shared a further update as he gave a thumbs up in his hospital bed after the successful op.

Posting on Twitter, he wrote: "Op went well. Thanks for all the nice messages. Back stronger"

Patterson had played for Scotland during the international break but is still yet to make an appearance for Everton in the Premier League.