Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard eyes return to Premier League action against West Bromwich Albion

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Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is expecting to return to action against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday after nursing a groin injury.

The 30-year-old was not expected to be back in full training until April after undergoing a groin operation in March.

However, Gerrard is hoping to feature on the team-sheet facing West Brom, led by former Reds boss Roy Hodgson, after returning to full training this week.

He told Goals on Sunday: “It’s good, I’m probably three or four days away from full training, so hopefully I’ll be involved against West Brom.

“It depends on how the next three or four days go.”

Gerrard was not involved in the 2-0 Euro 2012 Qualifier game against Wales due to his injury but he is confident that he is recovering well and fast enough to play at The Hawthorns.

“Being injured is the worst part of being a footballer,” he added.

“It’s frustrating not to be involved in a game like England v Wales at the Millennium Stadium.  It’s a fantastic game.

“Hopefully I’ll be available for the next qualifier in the summer which is Switzerland.

“There are big games still left to play this season.

“It’s frustrating missing games being on the treatment table so you do everything you can in your rehab and away from football to get back as quickly as possible.”