Sturridge has only started seven league matches since October last year

Daniel Sturridge has returned to full training as the injury problems which have affected Liverpool since Jurgen Klopp’s arrival as manager finally show signs of easing.

Although Sturridge has been able to run for the past week following a minor knee injury which has prevented him from playing under Klopp’s management, it was only today that the forward was considered fit enough to train alongside his team-mates.

With James Milner and Jordon Ibe having recovered from the muscle injuries that led to both players withdrawing from international duty with England and England under-21s respectively, Klopp’s selection options look set to increase, although it remains unlikely that Sturridge will be available to face Manchester City, his former club, on Saturday.

Having started only seven Barclays Premier