R's Head Physio Paul Hunter believes 'no praise is too high' where comeback kid Simon Walton is concerned.

Walton returned to action against Burnley at Turf Moor on Tuesday night, following a five month spell on the sidelines with a fractured fibula.

And Hunter, who has tracked his every move since the unfortunate injury against Fulham in pre-season, is adamant the player will be stronger and fitter than ever after a gruelling period of rehabilitation.

"His whole approach to the injury has been first class and no praise can be too high for him," Hunter told www.qpr.co.uk.

"It can be really hard to motivate players when they're injured, but Wally has been excellent throughout the whole rehabilitation process."

After joining the Club from Charlton Athletic in the summer, Walton's injury came at the worst possible time.

"He found it quite tough to deal with early on," explained Hunter.

"But to be fair to him, and credit where it is due, he's dealt with the setbacks and everything else he's had thrown at him in a first class manner."

Hunter added: "Seeing him throw himself into that first tackle on Tuesday night was a bit of a heart-stopping moment, but he picked himself up, dusted himself down and came off the pitch with his team-mates celebrating his first competitive win in a QPR shirt.

"We've still got to be cautious with him and he's doing extra sessions after training to build up his fitness, but he's well on his way back and that can only be good for Wally and QPR."