Middlesbrough defender Rhys Williams is targeting an injury-free run between now and the end of the season following his return from a pelvic problem.After his first appearance of the season at Reading a week ago, Williams completed a third 90 minutes in eight days at Portsmouth on Saturday.
"I'm back now and I just want to keep myself fit," Williams told BBC Tees.
"Get this season over without any injuries, and then kick on next season and hopefully push for promotion."
Williams added: "It's been like a horror film, to be honest. I've had my ups and downs, and more downs, with the injuries.
"I've come back at the right time. I'm not going to play all of our last 10 games because of injury management.
"But, if I can get as many games as I can, then I can get a good break in the summer and come back raring to go next season."
Rhys, like I see in training every week, was like a Rolls Royce
Tony Mowbray on Rhys Williams
The 22-year-old's three outings have come at centre-back, as injuries to Andrew Davies, Stephen McManus and Matthew Bates have restricted boss Tony Mowbray's options.
"The gaffer's put me in and I've done all right, so he might keep me there for the time being," added Williams.
"But we've got McManus back and Davies and Bates are coming back, so there's a lot of competition.
"Wherever the gaffer wants to play me, I'm happy with that and long may it continue that I get a game."
Mowbray has been impressed with the Australia international's efforts and the partnership established alongside Seb Hines.
"Rhys has brought some stability and composure to the position alongside Hines, who is growing week by week," Mowbray added.
"It's about young players getting an opportunity. They will make mistakes and be inconsistent. But Hines was a mountain really, and Rhys, like I see in training every week, was like a Rolls Royce.
"I'm delighted with the clean sheet, we'll take the point, there was great desire and ability to see the game out."
Williams, who also spent time on loan at Burnley, has now made 55 Boro appearances, scoring once.
Source: BBC Sport
Source: BBC Sport