Adam Lallana has returned to Liverpool training today.

The England international is yet to play this term after suffering a thigh injury during the Audi Cup in pre-season.

But he took a big step towards returning to action by running outside at Melwood on Thursday.

“I'm getting on well – slowly but surely in the background," Lallana said.

“It's great to see the lads start so well, we've been playing some brilliant football. It has been great to be at Anfield for a couple of those games as well, and the Champions League game.

“I don't like staying away from it, I quite like being in the mix and involved in the games, especially the home games. I'll be at the City game at the weekend – I'm looking forward to that."