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Steven Gerrard is closing in on a return to the Liverpool first team after five months out through injury.
The 31-year-old has not played for either Liverpool or England since March after undergoing surgery on his groin.
Gerrard hopes to return for the Reds' Premier League match at Tottenham.
He said on Liverpool's official website: "I feel really good and I'm back kicking balls again - it's all positive. I should be back in full training on Thursday or Friday.
Gerrard added: "I won't be involved against Stoke next Saturday but my plan is to hopefully be involved in the game against Tottenham. It will be Kenny's decision when I come back in."